Multiple interface scripting language

ABSTRACT

For a large system having an associated monitoring system with one or more user interfaces that each requires a large amount of direct user interaction, a scripting language especially well suited to write a script (that generates liaison interface between the user and the existing user interfaces) is provided. The liaison interface requires much less direct user interaction by taking the place of the user in the extensive direct interaction required by the existing user interfaces. Such a scripting language that includes an integration construct data structure that permits commands of discrete interfaces to be integrated in a single script that is to be executed by a machine. Also provided are scripts according to the scripting language, that include at least two of the integration construct data structures.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention is directed toward a scripting language especially welladapted for writing scripts that (when run on a machine) generate, e.g.,a liaison interface between a user and an existing user interface, andmore particularly to such a scripting language that includes anintegration construct data structure that permits commands from discreteuser interfaces to be integrated in a single script (that when executedby a machine isolate the user from direct interaction with the discreteinterfaces).

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

A script is a sequence of commands that are to be interpreted, i.e.,executed by a program running on a processor, as contrasted with aprogram that is compiled into the machine code of a processor and thendirectly executed by that processor. A script can be generated using atext editor or a Graphical User Interface (GUI) adapted to the scriptinglanguage.

Large systems often include monitoring systems that permit one or moreusers to monitor the performance of the system in general, and tospecifically monitor the state of one or more parameters of the largesystem. In some instances, the manner in which the monitoring systemdelivers information to the user can be a burden.

An example of the large system discussed above is a wirelesscommunication network that provides wireless communications service to awireless unit that is situated within a geographic region. A MobileSwitching Center (MSC) is responsible for, among other things,establishing and maintaining calls between wireless units and callsbetween a wireless unit and a wireline unit . As such, the MSCinterconnects the wireless units within its geographic region with apublic switched telephone network (PSTN). The geographic area servicedby the MSC is divided into spatially distinct areas called “cells.” In aschematic block diagram, each cell could be schematically represented byone hexagon in a honeycomb pattern. But, in practice, each cell has anirregular shape that depends on the topography of the terrainsurrounding the cell. Typically, each cell contains a base station,which comprises the radios and antennas that the base station uses tocommunicate with the wireless units in that cell. The base stations alsocomprise the transmission equipment that the base station uses tocommunicate with the MSC in the geographic area via communication links.One cell site may sometimes provide coverage for several sectors. Here,cells and sectors are referred to interchangeably.

In a wireless cellular communications system, a base station and awireless unit communicate voice and/or data over a forward link and areverse link, wherein the forward link carries communication signalsover at least one forward channel from the base station to the wirelessunit and the reverse link carries communication signals on at least onereverse channel from the wireless unit to the base station. There aremany different schemes for determining how wireless units and basestations communicate in a cellular communications system. For example,wireless communications links between the wireless units and the basestations can be defined according to different radio protocols,including time-division multiple access (TDMA), Frequency DivisionMultiple Access (FDMA), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and others.

Within the geographic region, the MSC switches a call between basestations in real time as the wireless unit moves between cells, referredto as a handoff. Currently, in FDMA, TDMA, CDMA and GSM, cell siteplanning to determine the geographic coverage for a cell is a manuallyintensive task that needs constant adjustment. In planning a cell, thetopology of the geographic area and a suitable antenna site is selectedbased on availability and zoning rules. Such a selection is typicallynot optimal but adequate. Drive tests and manually collecting signalingdata are then performed mostly on the perimeter of the coverage area.Transmit and receive antennas and power are then adjusted in a manuallyiterative manner to improve the call quality. Sometimes, frequencies areswapped with neighbor cells and/or transmit power is readjusted toimprove the coverage. Over time, the cell site engineers review customercomplaints and cell site dropped call reports and again try to manuallyoptimize the RF performance.

Lucent Technologies Inc. has developed a monitoring system that a usercan use to change parameters of the wireless communication system aswell as to extract data about it. This monitoring system can generatethe TIpdunix (TI) interface, the Status Display Page (SDP) interfaceand/or the AUTOPLEX Recent Change & Verification Database (APXRCV)interface. These interfaces can be used individually. But typically,information extracted from one of the interfaces is used to make adecision to use a second one of the interfaces in one way or another. Touse an interface, a user must start a discrete process. In awindows-based environment, each interface session has its own window.

These discrete or non-integrated interfaces to the monitoring systemspose problems for the user. Each interface has its own set of commandsas well as formats for returning information to the user. These commandsets and display formats are extensive. This burdens the user's memory.Moreover, the SDP interface returns information in a manner thatrequires the user to interpret a combination of the foreground andbackground colors, as well as whether the associated text is blinking ornot, in a particular region of the screen in order to determine thestate of a component of a large system.

Based upon the information extracted from a first interface, the usermust make a decision about whether it is appropriate to use a secondinterface and if so, the user must appropriately form the command to besubmitted. Often, the first interface is used merely to verify that thelarge system is operating correctly. The user must inspect the datareturned by the first interface to confirm that it is consistent withnormal operation of the large system. If there is some discrepancy, itmust be recognized by the user. Then, the user must determine theproblem that is indicated by the discrepancy. Then, the user must takeappropriate action, typically via one of the other interfaces.

While the user has the responsibility of confirming via one of theinterfaces that the operation of the large system is normal, the user isessentially a prisoner to that interface. The user must continuallyconfirm that the operation of the large system is normal by repeatedlyextracting data from the large system. If the user fails to recognize adiscrepancy in the data that is returned, then the user will have failedto recognize that there is a problem for which action must be taken.

In another instance, the user might use one of the interfaces to changea parameter in the large system. To confirm that the parameter changehas taken effect, the user typically has to use a second interface. Butthere is typically a delay between the requested change of parameter andthe time at which it takes effect in the large system.

To confirm that the change has taken effect, the user must repeatedlyextract information from the large system via the second interface.Again, the user becomes a prisoner of the second interface until theuser recognizes something in the data returned by the second interfacethat indicates the desired change has taken place.

Again, the TI, SDP and APXRCV interfaces each require a great deal ofdirect user interaction. An example of this is depicted in the unifiedmodeling diagram of FIG. 1. FIG. 1 depicts interactions between a user101 and a monitoring system 304 (to be discussed in more detail belowconcerning FIG. 3), to be discussed in more detail below. Communicationfrom the user originate from a line 102, while communications from themonitoring system 304 originate from a line 104. The monitoring system304 can generate the TI, SDP and/or APXRCV interfaces discussed above.

In the unified modeling diagram of FIG. 1, a user desires the result ofexecuting an inventory command via the TI interface. To do so, the usermight have to manipulate a field in the APX database in order to enablethe use of an inventory command of the TI interface. First, the usermust initiate an interface session with the APXRCV interface.

Then, the user must make a backup copy of the APXRCV database for thecell in consideration. Making the backup copy represents the firstaction requested by the user and it is requested via the APXRCVinterface, i.e., the first interface. This is a prudent step to preventunwanted changes to the database. Then, the user must request data froma particular field within the database. This represents the first datarequest by the user. Again, it is requested via the first interface.This also requires the user to remember the relevant command and itsarguments. Then, the user must wait to find out if the data request issuccessful or if it failed.

If the first data request is successful, then the user must evaluate thedata returned from the field in the database and determine whether it isnecessary to modify that data so that the later TI command will beenabled. If the content of the field in the database must be altered,then the user must remember the relevant command and its arguments aswell as construct and submit the command. In other words, the user mustrequest a second action, again, via the APXRCV interface. Once theparticular field in the database stores the desired value, the user mustinitiate a TI session. Then, the user must determine whether the TIsession has been successfully established. If not, then the user mustrestore the APXRCV database to its original values. Otherwise, the usermust remember the desired TI command and its arguments. In other words,the user must request a third action, but this time it is requested viaa second interface (the TI interface). Then the user should terminatethe TI session. Then the user should restore the previous values of theAPXRCV database, i.e., request a fourth action, again, via the firstinterface.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A motivation, among others, for the invention is a recognition that theamount of direct user interaction with the monitoring systems can begreatly reduced by providing a liaison interface between the user andthe existing interfaces by way of running a script on a machine, e.g.,as a retrofit liaison interface. This solves the excessive direct userinteraction problems suffered by the known interfaces while avoiding thegreat costs associated with revising the interfaces per se. The liaisoninterface automatically interacts with the existing interfaces, i.e.,the liaison interface interacts with the existing interfaces without thedirect involvement of the human user.

The invention, in part, provides a scripting language for writingscripts that when run on a machine generate such a liaison interface.

The invention, in part, provides such a scripting language that includesan integration construct data structure that permits commands ofdiscrete interfaces to be integrated in a single script that is to beexecuted by a machine.

The invention, in part, also provides a computer-readable mediumembodied script that includes at least two of the integration constructdata structures.

The invention, at least in part, is embodied by providing acomputer-readable medium having embodied thereon a script to beprocessed by a machine connected to a system, the system having at leasta first interface for interacting with a user, thecomputer-readable-medium-embodied script causing the machine to generatea second interface for interacting differently with the user than thefirst interface, each of the interfaces having at least a set ofcommands. Such a computer-readable-medium-embodied script comprises: asequence of executable statements including at least two integrationconstructs. Each of the integration constructs includes: a first fieldto identify one of the first interface and the second interface; and asecond field to identify at least a command from the corresponding setfor the interface identified in the first field.

The invention is also embodied, at least in part, by providing anintegration construct data structure readable by a machine, the machineoperating upon commands from at least two domains, the integrationconstruct associating a command with a domain where the command isvalid. Such an integration construct comprises: a first data object toidentify at least a command; and a second data object, linked to thefirst data object, to identify one of at least a first domain and asecond domain as the domain in which the command of the first dataobject is valid.

The invention is also embodied, at least in part, by providing a methodof parsing an executable statement, the executable statement beingreadable by a machine, the machine operating upon commands from at leasttwo domains. Such a method comprises: examining the executable statementto identify one of at least a first domain and a second domain as thedomain in which a command embedded in the executable statement is valid;and examining said executable statement to identify at least saidcommand.

Objectives, features and advantages of the invention will be more fullyapparent from the following detailed description of the preferredembodiments, the appended claims and the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings are intended to depict example embodiments ofthe invention and should not be interpreted to limit the scope thereof.

FIG. 1 is a unified modeling diagram for interactions between a humanuser and Background Art interfaces to a Background Art monitoringsystem.

FIG. 2 is a unified modeling diagram for interactions between a liaisoninterface according to the invention and Background Art interfaces to aBackground Art monitoring system, as well as interactions between theliaison interface and a user.

FIG. 3 depicts the system in which the device according to the inventionforms a part.

FIGS. 4A and 4B are schematic depictions of an integration constructdata structure of the scripting language according to the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

FIG. 3 depicts an overall system 300 of which the liaison interface 306(that is preferably generated using the scripting language according tothe invention) forms a part. The other parts of the overall system 300are the large system 302 and the monitoring system 304, examples of eachof which were discussed above in the Background Section. Again, anexample of the large system 302 is a wireless telephony system and anexample of the interfaces generated by the monitoring system 304 are theTIpdunix (TI) interface, the Status Display Page (SDP) interface and/orthe AUTOPLEX Recent Change & Verification DataBase (APXRCV) interface,all of which are marketed by Lucent Technologies Inc.

A monitoring system 304 includes processing circuitry 308, a part ofwhich is a video display driver circuit card 310. The video card 310drives a video display device (VDD) 312. In the case of generating theSDP interface, the VDD 312 is driven with non-text, typicallyhexadecimal code, display-generation data supplied over a connection314. An input device in the form of a keyboard 316 is connected to theprocessing circuitry 308 via a signal line 318.

The liaison interface 306 (that is preferably generated using thescripting language according to the invention) includes a processor 320,an output device in the form of a video display device (VDD) 328connected via a signal line 330, and an input device preferably in theform of a keyboard 332 connected via a signal line 334. The processor320 has a memory 326 for storing a program or script that causes theprocessor 320 to generate the liaison interface 306 according to theinvention. The processor 320 can communicate with, e.g., an input/output(I/O) port of the processing circuitry 308 via a bidirectional link 324.

The scripting language according to the invention has been disclosed interms of a specific embodiment of the Wireless Automation ManagerInterface Language (WAMIL). But many variations of the WAMIL language,having different combinations of commands, IF-construct elements and(optionally) WHILE-construct elements, as well as other languages, couldembody the scripting language according to the invention.

An embodiment of the interpreter for the scripting language according tothe invention, for example, has been written in two languages, the ToolCommand Language (TCL) and C. Of the portion of the code directed towarddealing with the SDP interface, about 10% is written in C to takeadvantage of the hexadecimal and bits translation capability of C.

The computer-readable memory 326 can include RAM, ROM, a fixed hard diskdrive, and/or a removable storage medium for a non-fixed disk drive suchas a floppy disk or a CDROM. The program which causes the processor 320to generate the liaison interface 306 according to the invention can bedownloaded to the processor 320 from the remote host 336 over theoptional connection 338. As the program is downloaded through theoptional connection 338, the computer-readable medium in which theprogram is embodied takes the form of a propagated signal.

Generation of the liaison interface (using scripts written in thescripting language according to the invention) involves many sorting andcomparison operations as well as accesses to look-up tables (LUTs). Assuch, the processor 320 should be of sufficient processing power toassure reasonably quick results. Examples of adequate processors arethose from the Pentium family of processors marketed by Intel Inc.

FIG. 2 is a unified modeling diagram depicting an example ofinteractions by a liaison interface 306 generated by a script preferablywritten in the scripting language according to the invention. In FIG. 2,communications from the liaison interface 306 originate from a line 204.The liaison 306 interacts with a user 201, be it a human user, a callingscript user or calling program user. Communications from the user 201originate from a line 202. The liaison interface 306 also interacts withthe monitoring system 304. Communications from the monitoring system 304emanate from a line 206. As will be discussed below, interposing theliaison interface 306 between the user and the monitoring system 304greatly reduces the amount of direct interaction that the user must havewith any interface.

FIG. 2 depicts interactions necessary to achieve the same result as inthe example of FIG. 1. Again, the user 201 desires the result ofexecuting an inventory command via the TI interface without having to beconcerned with checking if certain parameters are in their requiredstates. But in FIG. 2, only two interactions, namely 208 and 226,require direct interaction by the user. The other fourteen actions orinteractions involve only the liaison 306 or the liaison 306 and themonitoring system 304, respectively. At Item 207, the user mustconstruct a request for a result and submit it to the liaison interface306 at element 208. The phrase “request a result” is intended toindicate that the user runs a script to produce the desired result byoperation of the liaison interface 306.

The desired result can simply be a notification that the script has runsuccessfully. Alternatively, the indication that the script has runsuccessfully can be communicated in the form of a display of a desiredparameter of the system. At Item 228, the user must review this promptto confirm that the result was accomplished or to make use of theresult.

The WAMIL language includes commands and statements that are elements ofIF-constructs and while-constructs. A WAMIL command or integrationconstruct data structure has the format of “interface:command,” e.g.,“TI:OP:CELL, NUMERAL,” “WAM:CONNECT SDP,” or “WAM:GETSDP.” As depictedin FIG. 4A, a WAMIL command 400 preferably has a first field 402 thatidentifies an interface and a second field 406 that identifies acommand. The interface identified by the first field 402 is theinterface in which the command of the second field 406 is valid.Preferably, the first field 402 precedes, or is a header for, the secondfield 406 and is separated by a third field 404, e.g., an alphanumericcharacter such as a colon (:) 410 (FIG. 4B). Alternatively, the secondfield 406 could precede the first field 402.

All WAMIL commands, i.e., WAM:COMMAND, can (in this embodiment of theWAMIL language) be uppercase letters. Also, each alphanumeric textstring in the field 402, e.g., TI, can (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) be in uppercase letters. But commands from other interfacescan be in lowercase letters. For information, refer to the WAM InterfaceCommands section below.

The invention has been described, for convenience, in terms of the TIinterface, the SDP interface and/or the APXRCV interface to themonitoring system for the large wireless system described in theBackground Section above. However, the scripting language according tothe invention is applicable to integrate commands of discrete interfacesfrom other domains or to write scripts to generate liaison interfaces toother user interfaces such as those found in the air traffic controlarts, train and subway control arts, chemical processing plant controlarts, power generation plant control arts, etc. Again, commoncharacteristics of these interfaces include (1) that they hold the usercaptive by requiring a great deal of direct user interaction and (2)that they are mature products for which research and development effortshave been greatly diminished, making substantive redesigns, e.g.,software rewrites, (to obtain more user-friendly output) prohibitivelyexpensive. Thus, a liaison interface written using the scriptinglanguage according to the invention does not disturb the existingmonitoring system and yet achieves a desired goal of greatly reducingthe amount of direct interaction between the user and user-interfacewithout redesigning the software of the dedicatednon-text-variable-output systems.

Details of the Liaison Interface are contained in a first copending U.S.patent application entitled “Liaison Interface,” by the same inventor,Gaspar Hernandez, III, filed on the same date, Sep. 29, 1999, that isassigned to the same assignee, Lucent Technologies Inc. The entirecontents of this first copending application are hereby incorporated byreference.

One of the commands in the WAMIL scripting language is the “GETSDP”command. More details of this command can be found in a second copendingU.S. patent application, entitled “Technology to Translate Non-TextDisplay Generation Data Representing An Indicator Into Text Variables,”by the same inventor, Gaspar Hernandez, III, filed on the same date,Sep. 29, 1999, that is assigned to the same assignee, LucentTechnologies Inc. The entire contents of this second copendingapplication are hereby incorporated by reference.

The programmed processor 320 preferably has one or more programs togenerate a script interpreter that will interpret each line in a script.The interpreter can be executed from a command line or by way of aGraphical User Interface (GUI). The program processor 320 preferablyalso includes a program to generate a scriptor by which a user can writea script and/or debug an existing script.

Details of a Scriptor and an Interpreter especially suited to the WAMILlanguage are contained in a third copending U.S. patent applicationentitled “Scriptor and Interpreter,” filed by the same inventor, GasparHernandez, III, filed on the same date, Sep. 29, 1999, that is assignedto the same assignee, Lucent Technologies Inc. The entire contents ofthis third copending application are hereby incorporated by reference.

Details of a Comand Line Generator to ease the burden on a userrepresented by command line execution are contained in a fourthcopending application, entitled “Command Line Generator,” by the sameinventor, Gaspar Hernandez, III, filed on the same date, Sep. 29, 1999,that is assigned to the same assignee, Lucent Technologies Inc. Theentire contents of this fourth copending application are herebyincorporated by reference.

Some example scripts written in the WAMIL language follow. After thatdiscussions of the WAMIL Interpreter environment, WAMI key globalvariables, WAM VAR variables, WAM lists, control flow for WAMIL scriptexecution and the WAM Linker are provided to help establish a context toappreciate the capabilities and flexibility of a script written in theWAMIL language. Then, a general discussion of the IF THEN ELSE type ofIF-construct, the IF THENDO ELSEDO ENDIF type of IF-construct and theWHILE ENDWHILE variation of an IF-construct are presented, followed by adetailed glossary of commands that can be embedded in the integrationconstruct data structure according to the invention. That will befollowed by a detailed glossary of IF-construct elements. Then isgeneral discussion of the Linker, followed by a detailed glossary oflinker commands are presented.

An example of a script used to generate the liaison interface 306 thatcorresponds to the interactions depicted in FIG. 2 is listed below inScript #1.

SCRIPT #1 LINE # COMMAND 01 WAM:MSC 5 02 WAM:CELL 49 03 WAM:GETAPX cell2BACKUP 04 IF:AFAIL 05 THENDO: 06  WAM:PRINT APXRCV cell2 form backupfailed,  script aborted. 07  WAM:ENDTEST 08 ELSEDO: 09 ENDIF: 10WAM:GETAPXFLD cell2 f_list4.c_feat[2] 11 IF:AFAIL 12 THENDO: 13 WAM:PRINT APXRCV cell2 field retrieval failed,  script aborted 14 WAM:ENDTEST 15 ELSEDO: 16 ENDIF: 17 IF:TEST_EXPR APXVAR EQ n 18 THENDO:19  WAM:SETVAR APXVAR y 20  WAM:PUTAPXFLD cell2 f_list.c_feat[2] 21 IF:AFAIL 22  THENDO: 23   WAM:PRINT APXTCV field update failed, scriptaborted 24   WAM:ENDTEST 25  ELSEDO: 26   WAM:PRINT Inventory featureenabled 27  ENDIF: 28 ELSEDO: 29 ENDIF: 30 WAM:CONNECT TI 31 IF:LFAIL 32THENDO: 33  WAM:PRINT TI login attempt failed, script aborted 34 WAM:PUTAPX cell2 BACKUP 35  WAM:ENDTEST 36 ELSEDO: 37 ENDIF: 38TI:op:cell 49, inventory 39 WAM:DISCONNECT TI 40 WAM:PUTAPX cell2 BACKUP41 WAM:ENDTEST

Script #1 is written in the Wireless Automation Manager InterfaceLanguage (WAMIL). A brief discussion of the lines in the script will bepresented.

In line 1 of Script #1, the Mobile Switching Center (MSC) variable isset to the value 5. In line 2, the cell variable, CELL, is set to thevalue 49. In line 3, the GETAPX command is recited, which makes a copyof the database corresponding to the APXRCV database named cell2 andnames the copy as “backup.” Line 3 of Script #1 corresponds to Item 210of FIG. 2. Lines 4-9 are included in Script #1 to account for thepossibility that there might be a failure in making a backup of theAPXRCV database named cell2 database. Lines 4-9 define an IF-constructthat tests for whether there has been a failure in making the backupcopy. Line 5 indicates the commands to be executed if there is afailure, namely the commands in lines 6 and 7. Line 6 lists the printcommand to print a text string that notifies of the failure. Line 7recites the command ENDTEST that terminates interpretation of thescript. Line 8 indicates the commands to be interpreted if the testedcondition is false, i.e., if the APXRCV database named cell2 is backedup successfully. When the backup copy is made successfully, then theIF-construct terminates at line 9 with the command “ENDIF.”

At line 10, the command to retrieve the value of a field in the cell2database is recited. This corresponds to Item 212 of FIG. 2. Lines 11-16recite an IF-construct that is similar to lines 4-9. But in lines 11-16,the error message to be printed refers to the failure to retrieve afield in the database rather than a failure to backup the entiredatabase. Lines 17-29 recite a third IF-construct.

The third IF-construct of Script #1 corresponds to Item 214 and 216 ofFIG. 2. At line 17, the value of the field retrieved in line 10 istested. To reiterate, this corresponds to Item 214 of FIG. 2. The valueof this field is tested to determine if it enables the use of a desiredcommand from the TI interface. If the condition is true, namely, if thefield value equals n (meaning that the feature is disabled), then thecommands denoted by line 18 are interpreted. Line 19 recites a commandto set the WAM Interpreter (WAMI) variable APXVAR to the value y. Line20 recites a command to put the value of APXVAR into the desired fieldin the APXRCV database named cell2. This corresponds to Item 2 of FIG.2.

Line 21-24 correspond to lines 11-14, which account for the possibilitythat the requested change to the value in the database will not be madesuccessfully. The text string recited in line 23 is a notification thatthe field update failed and that interpretation of the script has beenterminated. Lines 25-26 correspond to the condition that the field inthe database was changed successfully. Line 26 recites a command toprint a text string that notifies of the successful field change.

In line 30 of Script #1, a TI session is initiated. Lines 31-37correspond to an IF-construct to account for the possibility that a TIinterface session might not be successfully initiated. Line 33 recitesthe print command to print a text string that indicates that the TIinterface session could not be established. Line 34 recites a command torestore the APXRCV database named cell2 database to the values in thecopy named BACKUP.

Line 38 of Script #1 recites the TI interface command to perform aninventory on cell 49. This corresponds to Item 220 of FIG. 2. Line 39recites the command to terminate the TI interface session. Line 40recites the command to restore the database for the APXRCV databasenamed cell2 to the value stored in the copy named BACKUP. Thiscorresponds to item 224 of FIG. 2. Lastly, the script terminates withline 41.

Another example script, namely Script #2, follows. Script #2 uses theSDP interface and the TI interface.

SCRIPT #2 LINE # COMMAND 01 WAM:MSC 5 02 WAM:CONNECT SDP 03 IF:LFAIL 04THENDO: 05  WAM:PRINT SDP OMP login attempt failed, script aborted 06 WAM:ENDTEST 07 ELSEDO: 08 ENDIF: 09 IF:SDPPORT 10 THENDO: 11  WAM:PRINTSDP vtty ports not available script aborted 12  WAM:ENDTEST 13 ELSEDO:14 ENDIF: 15 WAM:CELL 49 16 WAM:BBAVAR 17 SDP:2138,49 18 WAM:GETSDP BBA19 IF:TEST_EXPR SDPVAR_COLOR EQ BLACK_ON_GREEN 20 THENDO: 21  WAM:PRINTBBA BBAVAR is ACTIVE 22  WAM:SET WAMI 1 23 ELSEDO: 24  WAM:PRINT:BBABBAVAR is NOT ACTIVE 25 ENDIF: 26 WAM:CONNECT TI 27 IF:LFAIL 28 THENDO:29  WAM:PRINT TI login attempt failed, script aborted 30 WAM:ENDTEST 31ELSEDO: 32 ENDIF: 33 IF:TEST_EXPT WAMI EQ 1 34 THENDO: 35  TI:dgn:cell49, bba BBAVAR 36 ELSEDO: 37  TI:rst:cell 49, bba BBAVAR 38 ENDIF: 39WAM:DISCONNECT TI 40 WAM:DISCONNECT SDP 41 WAM:ENDTEST

In line 1 of Script #2, the Mobile Switching Center Variable, MSC, isset to the value 5. Line 2 recites the command to connect to the SDPinterface. Lines 3-8 correspond to an IF-construct for dealing with afirst kind of possible failure to establish an SDP interface session.Lines 9-14 present another IF-construct to deal with a second kind offailure to establish an SDP interface session could not be established.

Line 15 of Script #2 sets the cell variable, CELL, to the value 49. Line16 recites the BBVAR command, which indicates that the value for thevariable BBA will be supplied by the user to the script as an argumentappended to the command line.

Line 17 of Script #2 is a command for the SDP interface to return anarrangement of screen indicators identified by screen 2138, for the cell49. Line 18 recites the GETSDP command to convert the nontext attributesof an indicator corresponding to the value of the variable BBA into textvariables. Again, the GETSDP command is explained in detail in thesecond copending application that has been incorporated by reference, asdiscussed above.

Lines 19-25 of Script #2 represent an IF-construct for testing thecondition of whether the indicator is in a particular state. If so,i.e., if the condition is satisfied, then the commands in lines 21 and22 are to be interpreted. If not, i.e., if the condition is notsatisfied, then the command in line 24 is to be interpreted.

Line 26 of Script #2 recites the command to establish a second interfacesession, namely a TI interface session. Lines 27-32 account for thepossibility that the TI interface session can not be established.

Lines 33-38 of Script #2 represent an IF-construct for deciding whetherto perform diagnostics on a cell BBA (line 35) (which take the cell outof service for the duration of the diagnostics) or restore the cell BBA(line 37) depending upon the value of the general WAMIL variable, WAM,that is tested in line 33. It is noted that the value of the WAMILvariable, WAM, corresponds to the state of the indicator, as determinedin lines 21-22. The default value for the WAMIL variable WAMI is zero.Hence, no WAM:SET WAMI 0 command is included after line 24, whereas itis necessary in line 22 because it is changing the default value.

Line 39 of Script #2 terminates the TI interface session. Line 40terminates the SDP interface session. Line 41 terminates execution ofScript #2.

A third example of a script follows. Script #3 emphasizes flow controlusing the “IF:OMSG” statement as the basis of a second form of anIF-construct. In light of the more detailed discussion of WAMIL commandsand IF-construct elements provided below, as well as the discussionabove, Script #3 is considered to be self-explanatory.

SCRIPT #3 LINE # COMMAND 01 WAM:MSC 5 02 WAM:CELL 49 03 WAM:CCC 4 04WAM:CONNECT TI 05 TI:rst:cell 49, ccc 4 06 TI:op:cell 49 07 IF:OMSGOP:CELL CELLVAR CCC CCCVAR, ACTIVE 08 THENDO: 09  WAM:PRINT CCC CCCVARis active script will continue 10 ELSEDO: 11  IF:OMSG OP:CELL CELLVARCCC CCVAR, ACTIVE 12  THEN:CONTINUE 13  ELSE:WAITQUERY 5 TI 10 14 IF:OMSG OP:CELL CELLVAR CCC CCCVAR, ACTIVE 15  THENDO: 16  ELSEDO: 17  WAM:PRINT CCC CCVAR never became active 18   WAM:ENDTEST 19  ENDIF: 20ENDIF: 21 TI:dgn:cell 49, ccc 4 22 IF:OMSG COMPLETED 23 THEN:CONTINUE 24ELSE:WAITQUERY 5 TI 10 25 WAM:DISCONNECT TI 26 WAM:ENDTEST

A fourth example script follows, namely Script #4. Script #4 emphasizesthe WAM:WMMI suite of commands and its related commands. For similarreasons as those presented in the discussion of Script #3, Script #4 isconsidered to be self-explanatory.

SCRIPT #4 LINE # COMMAND 01 WAM:WAMLIST Please Enter Paging Rate 02WAM:WMMIO TESTEND WAMVAR 1 HOME This is Our Message 03 WAM:WAIT 20 04WAM:WMMI_GETCOUNT WAMVAR 05 IF:TEST_EXPR WAMVAR GT 3 06 THENDO: 07 WAM:PRINT Paging rate is WAMVAR, to fast! Reduce to  default 1200 perhour. 08  WAM:WMMI_SEND CHANGERATE 1200 09  WAM:WAIT 10 10  WAM:WMMI_GETCOUNT WAMVAR 11  IF:TEST_EXPR WAMVAR LT 20 12  THENDO: 13   WAM:PRINTPaging rate is good now! 14  ELSEDO: 15   WAM:PRINT Paging rate stilltoo fast! Script aborted! 16   WAM:WMMI_STOP 17   WAM:ENDTEST 18  ENDIF:19 ELSEDO: 20  WAM:PRINT Paging rate is not bad! 21 ENDIF: 22WAM:WMMI_SEND SENDPAT Send this message only once! 23 WAM:WAIT 5 24WAM:WMMI_SEND CHANGERPAT This is our new message. 25 WAM:WAIT 10 26WAM:WMMI_STOP 27 WAM:ENDTEST

WAMIL Interpreter Environment

The Wireless Application Manager (WAM) Interface Language (WAMIL)Interpreter environment is the preferred, but not the only, environmentto execute WAMIL scripts that include the integration construct datastructure according to the invention. This environment will now bediscussed in more detail.

Command Line Script Execution

Again, a WAMIL script is passed to an interpreter, preferably the WAMInterpreter (WAMI), for execution.

All WAMIL scripts can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) have a.wamil extension. For example, the above script if named AUTO1.wamilwould be executed as follows, the .wamil extension is understood:

WAM21 AUTO1

WAMIL Script Output File

All WAMIL scripts generate an output file. all (in this embodiment ofthe WAMIL language) output files have a .rpt extension.

Default script output location is ˜myhome/WAMfiles/Scripts.dir, else-rpt switch is used.

WAM21 AUTO1 -rpt ˜some/place/else

Output files are overwritten unless the append option is specified asfollows:

WAM21 AUTO1 -rpt ˜some/place/else -opt a -endopt

For example, the above script when executed as the script name AUTO1would generate the following output:

Test Script Name: AUTO1

Test Script Location: /phoenix/h47/ghernand/WAMfiles/wam.wamil

Test Script Report Name: AUTO1

Test Script Report Location: phoenix/h47/ghernand/WAMfles/Scripts.dir

Test On MSC 5

FStart Test Cell: 49

Connect To TIpdunix on MSC 5

Executed TI: op:cell 49

op:cell 49

IP all specified cells ACT

M 45 OP:CELL 49 BBA 6, OOS, FRCELL, RMVD

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M 45 OP:CELL 49 CCC 6, ACTIVE

BLOCKING FROM CELL, NO ACU ON CCC SHELF

BLOCKING FROM SECTOR 3, NO BBA IN SERVICE

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M 45 OP:CELL 49 CCC 4, CCU 3, OOS, FRCELL, RMVD

12/08/98 45 #073415

M 46 OP:CELL 49 PROG CONTROL OFF-NORMAL

INTERRUPTS INHIBITED:

CSC 0 PROCID:

MWPER

MPARF

NCIOCF

CPIST

CPIMS

CPUADRV

CPUMTX

ANTFT INHIBITED

OCFT INHIBITED

PLFT INHIBITED

TPFT INHIBITED

RTDIAG INHIBITED

12/08/98 46 #073417

M 46 OP:CELL 49 COMPLETED

12/08/98 46 #073418

M 46 OP:CELL 49 DL 0 CONNECTED

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M 46 OP:CELL 49 DL 1 CONNECTED

12/08/98 46 #073428

M 46 OP:CELL 49 STATUS & CONTROLS

BOOT ALW, CP ALW, PH MON ALW, PH STATE ACTIVE, DL(S) UP

FORWARD SETUP CHANNEL CONTROL NORMAL (INH)

12/08/98 46 #073430

Disconnect From TIpdunix on MSC 5

ENDTEST MSC 5 CELL 49

END OF TEST SCRIPT EXECUTION

WAMIL Commands Output

All WAMIL commands, when executed, generate output messages to thescript output file. These messages can be monitored to track scriptprogress. To turn WAMIL commands output messages off the WAM:OUTPUTOFFcommand can be used.

WAMIL DISPLAY Command

All WAMIL scripts are executed in the background. To slow execution ofthe script and monitor its progress the WAM:DISPLAY <seconds> commandcan be included in the script. This command will open a display windowin which the script will be executed.

WAMI Key Global Variables

The WAMIL scripting language has a predefined set of global variables,known as key global variables or key variables. They anticipate most ofthe parameters, settings and/or preferences related to a wireless systemthat a user might wish to manipulate. Because they are predefined, thesekey global variables also have default values and do not need to becreated. Non-key global variables are not predetermined. Rather, theyare created by the user with the CREATEVAR command (to be discussedbelow) to help solve the particular problem for which the script hasbeen written. Global variables will be discussed further below after thetable listing the WAM global variables.

Below is a list of all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) WAMIkey global variables. The list also shows the variable type, defaultvalue and a brief description.

TABLE 1 WAMI Key Global Variables VAR- DE- VALUE IABLE FAULT TYPEDESCRIPTION ADDCE 0 Integer Number of Channel Elements to add. ADRS NULLString Memory Address AFAIL 0 Integer APXRCV failure flag ANT 0 IntegerAntenna face Number AU 1 Integer Cell Amplifier Unit Number BBA 1Integer BCR-BIU-ACU Trio Number CAT 0 Integer Clock and Tone BoardNumber CCC 1 Integer CDMA Cluster Controller Number CCU 1 Integer CDMAChannel Unit Number CDMADPC 0 Integer BBA Power Control Option CELL 0Integer Cell Site Number CELL_(—) SER- Alphanumeric Cell Site EquipmentType TYPE IESII CFAIL 0 Integer Interface Connection Flag CGSA 0 IntegerCellular Geographic Service Area CONFIG 0 Integer Cell ConfigurationOption CSC 0 Integer Cell Site Controller DCCH 0 IntegerDedicated/Digital Control Channel DCS 0 Integer Digital Cellular SwitchNumber Display- 1 Integer Script Display Window Delay Delay DL 0 IntegerCell Site Data Link DS1 0 Integer Digital Service 1 Number ECP 0 IntegerExecutive Cellular Processor Number ERR 0 Integer WAM Interpreter exitvalue GEN 0 Alphanumeric Generic Number/Name INACT 60 Integer InterfaceSession Inactivity (Minutes) LAC 0 Integer Cell Linear Amplifier CircuitNumber LC 0 Integer Cell Locate Radio Number LFAIL 0 Integer InterfaceLogin Flag LMT 0 Integer Lightwave Microcell Transceiver NumberLOOPERcnt 1 Integer WAMI script looping counter LOOPER 1 Integer WAMIscript looping limit MICRO- 0 Integer FLEXANT RCS Number CELL MSC 0Integer Mobile Switching Center Number OC 0 Integer Overhead ChannelNumber PH 0 Alphanumeric TI Specified Phase Number(s) PL 0 Integer PilotLevel Number RA 0 Alphanumeric Cell Radio Number REL 8.0 AlphanumericCurrent software release RG 0 Integer Cell Reference Generator NumberRPT 0 Integer TI Repeat Diagnostics Number RptName None AlphanumericScript Report Name SDPFAIL 0 Integer SDP interface failure flag SDPPORT0 Integer SDP port flag SG 0 Integer Server Group Number SPOOL 10Integer WAMI Spooler Pause (Seconds) SU 0 Integer Cell Setup RadioNumber SW 0 Integer Switch Identification Number TFAIL 0 IntegerInterface Command Time Out Flag TimeOut 30 Integer WAMI Interface TimeOut (Seconds) TP 0 Integer Traffic Path Number TRACE 0 Integer WAMITRACE Flag TRKGRP 0 Integer Trunk Group Number TRKMBR 0 Integer TrunkMember Number VRADPC 0 Integer Voice Radio Power Control Option VRN 0Integer Voice Radio Number Wait 10 Integer WAMI Script Execution Pause(Seconds) WAM 0 Alphanumeric WAMI Interpreter global variable XMITC 0Integer Transmitter Control Action Option

Key Variables in a WAMIL Script

Key variables already exist with default values.

Interface commands reference key global variables.

WAM Interpreter commands alter, act upon, or perform functions basedupon the current values of the key global variables.

Below are a few examples of key global variables. A complete discussionfollows later.

WAMI GLOBAL VARIABLE DEFAULT VALUE MSC 0 CELL 0 CCC 1 CCU 1 RA 0

Direct Assignment Commands

WAMI key global variables can be altered with WAM Interpreter assignmentcommands. An example script follows:

MSC CELL SCRIPT 0 0 WAM:MSC 5 5 0 WAM:CELL 49 5 49 WAM:CONNECT TI 5 49TI:op:cell 49 5 49 WAM:CELL 101 5 101 TI:op:cell 101 5 101 WAM:SET CELL60 5 60 TI:op:cell 60 5 60 WAM:DISCONNECT TI 5 60 WAM:ENDTEST 5 60

Referencing WAMI Key global variables Within Strings

To reference a WAMI key global variable within a string the suffix VARis added to the key global variable name.

WAM:PRINT The script CELL number is CELLVAR.

If CELL was set to the value of 49, the above would print to the WAMILscript output file as follows:

The script CELL number is 49.

WAM Interpreter Script Parsing & Execution

Each line of a WAMIL script is parsed and then executed. The interpreterparser and executor each have a four step process:

PARSER

1) Check command syntax.

2) Verify against key global variables if interface command.

3) Check for Parser required flags or states.

4) Set Parser & Executor required flags & states.

EXECUTOR

1) Check for Executor required flags or states.

2) Perform key global variable & keyword substitutions.

3) Execute command.

4) Set Parser & Executor required flags & states.

WAM Interpreter Keywords & Operators

The WAM Interpreter (WAMI) supports path keywords which can be used forthe path argument on most commands. Below is a list of these keywordsalong with a description of their meaning:

PATH KEYWORD DESCRIPTION CERT Script located in certified directory.HOME Script located in user's HOME directory. SHARE Script located inWAMI SHARE directory

The WAM Interpreter also supports print character keywords which can beinserted in strings to print special characters or WAMI information.Below is a list of these keywords along with the character, orinformation, substituted with when referenced with a string:

KEYWORD CHARACTER REPORTNAME The WAMIL script report name. REPORTPATHThe WAMIL script output file location. SCRIPT_NAME The WAMIL scriptname. SCRIPTPATH The WAMIL script location WAMBLANK A blank spaceWAMBUFFER WAM Interpreter buffer WAMHOME The user's current HOME WAMNLnew line WAMTAB tab

The WAM Interpreter also supports the use of relational operators withinIF-constructs and WHILE-constructs, and mathematical operators with theMATHVAR command. Below is a list of all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) the relational operators supported:

OPERATOR NAME DESCRIPTION + Plus − Minus * Multiply / Divide EQ Equal ToGT Greater Than GTE Greater Than Or Equal To LT Less Than LTE Less ThanOr Equal To NE Not Equal To

WAMI VAR Variables WAMI Key Variables

In addition to the predefined WAM global variables that have defaultvalues, the WAMIL language also supports auxiliary/complimentary globalvalues that are created as needed by the user via the CREATEVAR command.

All key variables have complimentary/auxiliary storage locations, alsoknown as VAR variables. A WAMI key global variable can be set to a valueor point to an auxiliary WAMI VAR variable, i.e., storage location.

Associations

When a WAMI key global variable points to a WAMI VAR variable within ascript, the WAMI key global variable value is then the current value ofthe WAMI VAR variable. In such a case, the WAMI key global variable hasan association with a WAMI VAR variable. Thus, all (in this embodimentof the WAMIL language) references to the WAMI key global variable willyield the value of the WAMI VAR variable it is associated with.

A key global variable can only (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) be referenced in an interface command that expects it as anargument. But the WAMI VAR variable can be referenced by any (in thisWAMIL language embodiment) command so long as it has been associatedwith a key global variable. In this sense, WAMI key global variables areprivate and protected, while WAMI VAR variables are public.

VAR Type Commands

This is a dual function command that will also illicit a response fromthe WAM GUI platform. An argument passed to script is assigned to a WAMIVAR variable, and an association with the corresponding WAMI key globalvariable is automatically established. An example script, with anindication of variable values, follows.

MSC CELL CELLVAR SCRIPT 0 0 ? WAM CELLVAR 0 CELLVAR 49 WAM:MSC 5 5CELLVAR 49 WAM:CONNECT TI 5 CELLVAR 49 TI:op:cell CELLVAR 5 CELLVAR 49WAM:DISCONNECT TI 5 CELLVAR 49 WAM:ENDTEST 5 CELLVAR 49

The above script if named AUTO1 could be executed from the command lineas follows:

WAM21 AUTO1 -cell 49

Inheritance

A WAMI key global variable can inherit the association of another WAMIkey global variable by use of the WAM:SET command. An example script,with an indication of variable values, follows.

SCRIPT MSC CELL CCC CCU CCCVAR 0 0 1 1 ? WAM:MSC5 5 0 1 1 ? WAM:CELL 495 49 1 1 ? WAM:CCCVAR 5 49 CCCVAR 1 2 WAM:SET CCU 5 49 CCCVAR CCCVAR 2CCC WAM:CONNECT 5 49 CCCVAR CCCVAR 2 TI TI:op:cell 49, ccc 5 49 CCCVARCCCVAR 2 CCVAR, ccu CCCVAR WAM:DISCON- 5 49 CCCVAR CCCVAR 2 NECT TIWAM:ENDTEST 5 49 CCCVAR CCCVAR 2

The above script if named AUTO1 could be executed from the command lineas follows:

WAM21 AUTO1 -ccc 2

Association Transfers

A WAMI key global variable association can be transferred to anotherWAMI key global variable by use of the WAM:SETVAR command. An examplescript, with an indication of variable values, follows.

SCRIPT CCC CCU CCCVAR CCUVAR 1 1 ? ? WAM:MSC 5 1 1 ? ? WAM:CELL 49 1 1 ?? WAM:CCCVAR CCCVAR 1 2 ? WAM:CCUVAR CCCVAR CCUVAR 2 4 WAM:CONNECT TICCCVAR CCUVAR 2 4 TI:op:cell 49, CCCVAR CCUVAR 2 4 ccc CCCVAR, ccuCCUVAR WAM:SETVAR CCCVAR CCCVAR 2 CCCVAR CCUVAR CCC TI:op:cell 49,CCCVAR CCCVAR 2 CCCVAR ccc CCCVAR, ccu CCCVAR WAM:DISCONNECT TI CCCVARCCCVAR 2 CCCVAR WAM:ENDTEST CCCVAR CCCVAR 2 CCCVAR

The above script if named AUTO1 could be executed from the command lineas follows: WAM21 AUTO1 -ccc 2 -ccu 4.

A example WAMIL Script With VAR Variables SCRIPT MSC CELL CCC CCU 0 0 11 WAM:MSCVAR MSCVAR 0 1 1 WAM:CELLVAR MSCVAR CELLVAR 1 WAM:CCCVAR MSCVARCELLVAR CCCVAR CCUVAR WAM:CCUVAR MSCVAR CELLVAR CCCVAR CCUVARWAM:CONNECT TI MSCVAR CELLVAR CCCVAR CCUVAR TI:op:cell CELLVAR, cccCCCVAR, ccu CUVAR WAM:DISCONNECT MSCVAR CELLVAR CCCVAR CCUVAR TIWAM:ENDTEST MSCVAR CELLVAR CCCVAR CCUVAR

The above script if named AUTO1 could be executed from the command lineas follows:

WAM21 AUTO1 -msc 5 -cell 49 -ccc 2 -ccu 4

Referencing WAMI VAR Variables Within Strings

To reference an auxiliary WAMI VAR variable within a string it can (inthis embodiment of the WAMIL language) be associated to a WAMI keyglobal variable first. There is no way to directly reference it.

For example, the following example script lines print the value of CELLwhich has been assigned 49.

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:PRINT The script CELL number is CELLVAR.

If the cell number is passed as an argument during command lineexecution, for example -cell 101, the following script lines,

WAM:CELLVAR

WAM:PRINT The script CELL number is CELLVAR.

will generate output to the script WAMIL report file as follows:

The script CELL number is 101.

Creating WAMI VAR Variables

WAMI VAR variables can be created with the CREATEVAR command.

The new VAR variable created will be of type integer.

The new VAR variable can be associated with any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) WAMI global variable.

A complimentary WAMI global variable is also created simultaneously, butit is not a key global variable (key variable).

WAMI VARn LIST

Not only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) can single variablesbe set in the WAMIL language, but an interface command can access anentry in any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) array of variables,i.e., a list.

Auxiliary/Complementary WAMI Global Variable LIST

A WAMI key global variable can be set to a value, set to point to a WAMIVAR variable, or set to point to a WAMI VARn variable (an element in alist, i.e., a one-dimensional array).

WAMI VARn variables do not support Inheritance nor Association Transfersbecause they are elements of a list.

LIST Declaration Commands

A LIST can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) first be declaredbefore WAMI VARn variables from a LIST can be used within a script.

A LIST can be declared anywhere within a WAMIL script.

The LIST size is provided as an argument with a LIST declarationcommand.

VARn Variables

LIST VARn variables are referenced using a numerical index into the LISTthat is appended to the text string, VAR. The first VARn variable has anindex of 1. An example script with an indication of variable values,follows.

BBA BBALIST SCRIPT 1 ? WAM:MSC 5 1 ? WAM:CELL 49 1 2 4 6 WAM:BBALIST 3 12 4 6 WAM:CONNECT TI 1 2 4 6 WAM:SET BBA BBAVAR1 2 2 4 6 TI:op:cell 49,bba BBAVAR1 2 2 4 6 WAM:SET BBA BBAVAR2 4 2 4 6 TI:op:cell 49, bbaBBAVAR2 4 2 4 6 WAM:SET BBA BBAVAR3 6 2 4 6 TI:op:cell 49, bba BBAVAR3 62 4 6 WAM:DISCONNECT TI 6 2 4 6 WAM:ENDTEST 6 2 4 6

The above script if named AUTO1 could be executed from the command lineas follows:

WAM21 AUTO1 -bbalist 2 4 6 -endlist

VARn Type Commands

VARn variable referenced is automatically associated to the key globalvariables in the script. An example script, with an indication ofvariable values, follows.

SCRIPT BBA BBALIST 1 ? WAM:MSC5 1 ? WAM:CELL 49 1 2 4 6 WAM:BBALIST 3 12 4 6 WAM:BBAVAR1 BBAVAR1 2 4 6 WAM:CONNECT TI BBAVAR1 2 4 6 TI:op:cell49, bba BBAVAR1 BBAVAR1 2 4 6 WAM:DISCONNECT TI BBAVAR1 2 4 6WAM:ENDTEST BBAVAR1 2 4 6

In line 4 of this example script, the key global variable BBA isassociated with the first variable in the complimentary/auxiliary BBAlist.

The above script if named AUTO1 could be executed from the command lineas follows: WAM21 AUTO1 -bbalist 2 4 6 -endlist

Referencing VARn Variables Within Strings

A VARn variable can be directly referenced within a string, noassociation needs to be established.

WAM:PRINT The script BBA number is BBAVAR1.

WAMLIST

WAMLIST is a special WAM Interpreter LIST of infinite size.

No LIST size can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be statedupon the declaration of a WAMLIST.

The WAMLIST string, e.g. (in the script below), “Enter Two BBA Numbers,”provided as an argument can be used by other applications to prompt auser, or simply as a comment field.

WAMLIST VARn variables referenced outside the LIST return a blank value.

A WAMLIST can be declared anywhere within a WAMIL script. An examplescript, with an indication of variable values, follows.

SCRIPT BBA WAMLIST 1 ? WAM:MSC5 1 ? WAM:CELL 49 1 ? WAM:WAMLIST EnterTwo BBA Nos. 1 2 4 WAM:CONNECT TI 1 2 4 WAM:SET BBA WAMVAR1 2 2 4TI:op:cell 49, bba WAMVAR1 2 2 4 WAM:SET BBA WAMVAR2 4 2 4 TI:op:cell49, bba WAMVAR2 4 2 4 WAM:DISCONNECT TI 4 2 4 WAM:ENDTEST 4 2 4

The above script if named AUTO1 could be executed from the command lineas follows:

WAM21 AUTO1 -wamlist 2 4 -endlist

WAMIL Control Flow

Some aspect of the flow control that takes place during execution of aWAMIL script will now be discussed.

WAM Interpreter Buffer

Always holds output of the last interface command executed, unlessaltered.

Flushed prior to the execution of an interface command.

Can be flushed with WAM Interpreter command WAM:FLUSHBUFF

Can be appended to with WAITQUERY command execution.

Can be overwritten with execution of WAM:INPUT command.

Can be output to a file with execution of the WAM:OUTPUT or WAM:PUTScommand.

CONNECT Command

Establishes a session between the WAM Interpreter and the interfaceprovided as an argument.

WAM:CONNECT interface

Sets LFAIL flag if server login attempt fails.

Sets TFAIL flag if an interface command execution times out.

Sets CFAIL flag if an active session unexpectedly disconnects.

For SDP interface, sets SDPPORT flag if no vtty ports are availableafter a successful login, and SDPFAIL for any failure during theexecution of an SDP interface command.

ENDTEST Command

Terminates the WAMIL script.

WAM:ENDTEST

Terminates all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) activesessions upon execution.

Can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be included at the end ofa script or a syntax error will be generated.

IF:OMSG Construct

Searches the WAM Interpreter buffer for the string provided as anargument.

IF:OMSG string

Argument string can include global-style matching patterns (*, ?, [ ],\).

It can include references to WAMI key global variables and VARnvariables.

A match evaluates as TRUE, while no match evaluates as FALSE. An examplescript follows.

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CCC 4

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:op:cell 49

IF:OMSG OP:CELL CELLVAR CCC CCCVAR, ACTRVE

THEN:CONTINUE

ELSE:PRINT CCC CCCVAR is not active.

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

IF THEN ELSE Construct

Can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be complete and includean IF, and at a minimum one THEN and one ELSE.

Multiple THEN and ELSE command can exist within a construct.

Supports the WAM Interpreter WAITQUERY command which camps on the TIinterface. An example script follows.

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CCC 4

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:rst:cell 49, ccc 4

TI:op:cell 49

IF:OMSG OP:CELL CELLVAR CCC CCCVAR, ACTIVE

THEN:CONTINUE

THEN:PRINT CCC CCCVAR is active.

ELSE:WAITQUERY 5 TI 10

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

IF THENDO ELSEDO ENDIF Construct

All the commands between the THENDO and ELSEDO constructs are executedif the result of the IF command execution is TRUE, and all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) the commands between the ELSEDO andENDIF are executed if the result of the IF command execution is FALSE.

All WAMIL IF THENDO ELSEDO ENDIF constructs can (in this embodiment ofthe WAMIL language) be complete and include an IF, a THENDO, an ELSEDO,and an ENDIF.

Any WAMIL IF THEN ELSE construct can be nested within any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) THENDO ELSEDO, or ELSEDO ENDIF construct. Also, IFTHENDO ELSEDO ENDIF constructs can be nested within other IF THENDOELSEDO ENDIF constructs, as desired.

WHILE ENDWHILE Construct

Continuously loops through the execution of a group of commands untilWHILE TEST_EXPR evaluates false.

Supports the BREAK: command to break out of the loop at any (in thisWAMIL language embodiment) time. An example script follows.

WHILE:TEST_EXPR CELLVAR LT 223

TI:op:cell CELLVAR

WAM:INCRVAR CELLVAR 1

ENDWHILE:

An example WAML Script That Illustrates Control Flow

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CCC 4

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:rst:cell 49, ccc 4

TI:op:cell 49

IF:OMSG OP:CELL CELLVAR CCC CCCVAR, ACTIVE

THENDO:

WAM:PRINT CCC CCCVAR is active script will continue.

ELSEDO:

IF:OMSG OP:CELL CELLVAR CCC CCCVAR, ACTIVE

THEN:CONTINUE

ELSE:WAITQUERY 5 TI 10

IF:OMSG OP:CELL CELLVAR CCC CCCVAR, ACTIVE

THENDO:

ELSEDO:

WAM:PRINT CCC CCCVAR never became active.

WAM:ENDTEST

ENDIF:

ENDIF:

TI:dgn:cell 49, ccc 4

IF:OMSG COMPLETED

THEN:CONTINUE

ELSE:WAITQUERY 5 TI 10

WAM:DISCONNECT TI WAM:ENDTEST

SPOOL Command

The WAMIL SPOOL command which adjust the pause of the spooler.

GET_TI Command

The WAMIL GET_TI command which allows assignment of an output messagevalue to a script VAR variable.

TRACE Command

TRACE command with specified options allows low level tracing of WAMILcommands and variables during a script execution.

TRACE can be turned on with TRACEON command, or off with TRACEOFFcommand, at any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) time duringexecution of a script.

Opens a TRACE display window to allow viewing of actual TRACE duringscript execution.

Creates a trace log file called, wam.tracelog, which is located in theuser's HOME wam.trace sub-directory and is appended to during theexecution of any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) TRACE.

The following table indicates arguments that can be passed to the TRACEcommand. It is noted that every (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) WAM Interpreter command can be traced by substituting the nameof the command for the argument, x, that can be appended to the TRACEcommand.

TRACE OPTION WAMI command execution level x WAMI executor states i WAMIsession states f WAMI variables v WAMI stack s WAMI buffer o

PAUSE Command

The WAMIL PAUSE command can be used for semi-automation, or to promptthe user for a decision.

Upon execution of the PAUSE command, a box is displayed, prompting theuser to decide whether the script execution should be continued oraborted:

File Creation

The WAMIL PUTS command can be used to create files from within a script.The following example script creates a file used to update an APXRCV DBform.

WAM:MSCVAR

WAM:CELLVAR

WAM:ANTVAR

WAM:WAMLIST Enter a value for t_add and a value for t_drop

WAM:PUTS HOME TEMP.dbf t_add=WAMVAR1

WAM:PUTS HOME TEMP.dbf t_drop=WAMVAR2

WAM:PUTAPX ceqface TEMP

WAM:UNIX rm TEMP.dbf

WAM:ENDTEST

Script Looping

A WAMIL script can be looped using the -loop option. In the followingexample the script AUTO1 is looped 10 times.

WAM21 AUTO1 -loop 10

UNIX Command

The WAMIL UNIX command allows the execution of any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) UNIX executable from within a WAMIL script.

The following example script executes another WAMIL script using theUNIX command, after using the UNIX command to delete a temporary file.The executed WAMIL script process is then stopped after three minutes:

WAM:MSCVAR

WAM:CELLVAR

WAM:ANTVAR

WAM:WAMLIST Enter a value for t_add and a value for t_drop

WAM:PUTS HOME TEMP.dbf t_add=WAMVAR1

WAM:PUTS HOME TEMP.dbf t_drop=WAMVAR2

WAM:PUTAPX ceqface TEMP

WAM:UNIX rm TEMP.dbf

WAM:UNIX WAM21 jt1234 -msc MSCVAR -cell CELLVAR &

WAM:WAIT 180

WAM:UNIX kill −9 WAMVAR

WAM:ENDTEST

WAMI Linker

WAMIL scripts can be linked by creation of a Linker script. The WAMInterpreter LINK:EXEC command can be used to define the execution modeof the linked scripts.

A detailed glossary of WAMI Link commands is presented later in thisdocument.

Serial or Parallel Execution

A linked script can be executed in a serial or parallel fashion.

In a serial fashion execution of the next Linker script command does notstart until the linked script has completed execution. WAMI key globalvariables can be altered by a serially executed linked script.

In a parallel fashion the linked script is launched and becomesindependent of the Linker script. WAMI key global variables CANNOT bealtered by a script executed in a parallel fashion.

A WAMIL Linker Script

An example WAMIL Linker script below links four WAMIL scripts together.Two of the scripts are executed in a serial fashion:

LINK:EXEC PARALLEL

LINK:SCRIPT HOME jt1234

LINK:SCRIPT HOME jt2023

LINK:EXEC SERIAL

LINK:SCRIPT HOME jt4567

LINK:SCRIPT HOME jt9988

WAM:ENDTEST

The above Linker script if named AUTO1 could be executed from thecommand line as follows: WAM21 AUTO1 -link.

Linker Script Output

WAMIL Linker scripts generate their own output files. Linker outputfiles also include output from serially executed linked scripts. LinkedWAMIL scripts also generate their own output file.

If the above Linker script was named LINKAUTO, execution of the scriptwould generate five separate output files:

LINKAUTO.rpt, jt1234.rpt, jt2023, jt4567.rpt, jt9988.rpt

Commands Embeddable Within Integration Construct Data Structure

A table listing the names of WAMI Interface Commands that can beembedded in the integration construct data structure, according to theinvention, follows immediately. More detailed discussions of each of thecommands are provided after the table.

WAMI Interface Commands ADDCE CGSA FLUSHTAGS OC SG ADRS CLOSE GEN OPENSPOOL ANT COMMENT GENVAR OUTPUT SU ANTVAR CONFIG GETAPX OUTPUTOFF SWAPXVAR CONNECT GETAPXFLD OUTPUTON TIME AU CREATEVAR GETCELLS PAUSETTMEOUT BBA CSC GETGEN PH TIMER BBALIST CSCVAR GETLISTVAR PL TP BBAVARDATE GETROP PRINT TRACE BBAVARn DCCH GETSDP PUTAPX TRACEOFF CAT DCSGET_TI PUTAPXFLD TRACEON CATLIST DECR INCR PUTS TRKGRP CATVARn DECRVARINCRVAR RA TRKMBR CCC DELCE INITIALIZE RALIST UNIX CCCLIST DISCONNECTINPUT RAVAR VRADPC CCCVAR DISPLAY LAC RAVARn VRN CCCVARn DL LAUNCHREPORT WAIT CCU DSI LC RESTOREWAM WAM CCULIST ECP LMT RG WAMLIST CCUVAREMAILME LOOPCELL RPT WAMVAR CCUVARn EMAILRPT LOOPCELLVARS SAVEWA WMMICDMADPC ENDTEST MATHVAR SEND WMMI_GET CE EXEC MICROCELL SET WMMI_SENDCELL FLUSHBUFF MSC SETLISTVAR WMMI_STOP CELLVAR FLUSHIP MSCVAR SETVARXMITC

Each WAMIL command in this section will be explained in detail. A quickpurpose is presented along with its syntax and an example of thecommand. There is also a detailed description along with errorsgenerated, if any, and the output generated by the command to the WAMILreport file. If the command alters key variables, these key variablesare stated. An example script is also provided for almost all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) the commands. Each example is simple,but serves as a basis to enhance understanding of the command in thecontext of a WAMIL script.

For execution of WAMIL scripts via the WAMI GUI Platform, WAMIL commandswith dual functions that also generate a response from the WAMI GUIPlatform have a section which discusses how the platform handles thecommand.

Glossary of WAMI Interface Commands

This section presents a detailed glossary of commands that can beembedded in the integration construct data structure according to theinvention. The integration construct data structure, again, is alsoknown as a WAM interface command. These commands are best suited to theWAM Interpreter. They commands can be used in WAMIL scripts to changescript variables, input/output parameters, or perform specific functionsor capabilities.

Again, a WAM interface command is structured as, e.g.,

WAM:CELL 93

where CELL is the actual WAM interface command and the value of 93 isthe command argument.

The glossary begins with the command, ADDCE, and ends with the command,XMITC.

ADDCE

The ADDCE command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: This command changes the WAMI global number of channel elementsto add the variable, ADDCE, to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:ADDCE value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:ADDCE 2

DESCRIPTION: The ADDCE command sets the WAMI global number of channelelements to add variable to the value provided as an argument. Afterexecution of this command, all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) subsequent commands which require use of the global number ofchannel elements to add variable, and all (in this embodiment of theWAMIL language) IF-construct commands which test the current scriptglobal number of channel elements to add variable, will reference thenew value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of an ADDCE command:

Set Number Of Channel Elements to Add To 2

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: ADDCE

DEFAULT VALUE: ADDCE is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typestring. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

ADRS

The ADRS command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global memory address number variable, ADRS,to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:ADRS value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:ADRS X′500be020,18

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:ADRS command sets the WAMI global memory addressnumber variable to the value provided as an argument. After execution ofthis command, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of an memory address number, and all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands which test thecurrent script memory address number, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of an ADRS command:

Set Memory Address To X′500be020,18

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: ADRS

DEFAULT VALUE: ADRS is set to NULL upon initial startup, and is of typestring. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to NULL.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines will set the WAMIL script ADRSvariable to X500be020,18 and then execute a TI interface command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CCC 2

WAM:ADRS X500be020,18

TI:dump:cell 49, ccc 2; adrs X500be020,18

ANT

The ANT command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global antenna face variable, ANT, to thevalue provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:ANT value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:ANT 1

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:ANT command sets the WAMI global antenna facevariable to the value provided as an argument. After execution of thiscommand, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of an antenna face number, and all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands which test thecurrent script antenna face number, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution an ANT command:

Set Antenna Face 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: ANT

DEFAULT VALUE: ANT is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines will set the WAMIL script ANTvariable to 1 and then execute a TI interface command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:ANT 1

TI:op:cell 49, sg 0, ant 1, all!

ANTVAR

The ANTVAR command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Declares to the WAM Interpreter, that a value for the WAMI VARvariable ANTVAR will be supplied to the script.

SYNTAX: WAM:ANTVAR

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:ANTVAR

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:ANTVAR command is a WAMIL declaration command whichexecutes an assignment function. Upon detection of this command, the WAMInterpreter will search the command line arguments for a value to assignto the WAMI VAR variable ANTVAR.

Like standard WAMI VAR variable declaration commands, the execution ofthis command also enables an association with the WAMI global ANTvariable. Therefore, until the WAMI global ANT variable association istransferred to another WAMI VAR variable, or disabled, all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) references to the WAMI global ANTvariable will use the ANTVAR variable value.

For script syntax, until an actual ANT number is passed as an argument,when a ANTVAR command is used the ANT number within a script shall bereferenced as ANTVAR from that point forward.

This command has a dual function and will initiate prompting by the WAMIGUI platform if the script is executed via the platform. For WAMI GUIplatform information refer to the WAMI GUI PLATFORM section below.

WAMI GUI PLATFORM: Prior to execution of a WAMIL script, the WAMI GUIplatform searches the script for special commands. If a WAM:ANTVAR isencountered the WAMI GUI platform will prompt the user for the scriptANTVAR value. Subsequent WAM:ANTVAR commands encountered will not causeadditional prompting.

SCRIPTOR: If a ANTVAR command is deleted from the current script, theScriptor will prompt the user for a ANT number and then insert a WAM:ANTvalue command in place of the ANTVAR command deleted.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution a ANTVAR command:

Set ANT To Argument Value of 2

ERRORS: If no command line value has been provided, the WAM Interpreterwill generate an error and script execution will be aborted.

ALTERS: ANTVAR

DEFAULT VALUE: ANTVAR is set to an unknown state upon initial startup,and is of type integer. The WAM:INITIALIZE command does not reset thisWAMI VAR variable.

SEE ALSO: WAM:ANT value

EXAMPLE: The following script executes a TI command for the ANT numbersupplied:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:SG 0

WAM:ANTVAR

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:op:cell 49, sg 0, ant ANTVAR, all!

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

APXVAR

The APXVAR command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Declares to the WAM Interpreter, that a value or string for theWAMI VAR variable APXVAR will be supplied to the script.

SYNTAX: WAM:APXVAR prompt string

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:APXVAR Enter Neighbor Cell Number

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:APXVAR command is a WAMIL declaration command whichexecutes an assignment function. Upon detection of this command, the WAMInterpreter will (for this embodiment of the WAMIL language) search thecommand line arguments for a value or string to assign to the WAMI VARvariable APXVAR. Unlike other WAMI VAR variable declaration commands,the execution of this command does not enable an association with a WAMIglobal variable since there is no complementary APX WAMI globalvariable.

This command has a dual function. The prompt_string argument, althoughnot used by the WAM Interpreter, will generate a syntax error ifomitted. For prompt_string use refer to the WAMI GUI PLATFORM sectionbelow.

WAMI GUI PLATFORM: Prior to execution of a WAMIL script, the WAMI GUIplatform searches the script for special commands. If a WAM:APXVAR isencountered the WAMI GUI platform will prompt the user, usingprompt_string, for the script APXVAR value or string. SubsequentWAM:APXVAR commands encountered will not cause additional prompting.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution an APXVAR command:

Set APXVAR To Argument Value of 173

ERRORS: The prompt_string argument, although not used by the WAMInterpreter, will generate a syntax error if omitted.

If no command line value or string has been provided, the WAMInterpreter will generate an error and script execution will be aborted.

ALTERS: APXVAR

DEFAULT VALUE: APXVAR is set to an unknown state upon initial startup,and is of type string. The WAM:INITLALIZE command does not reset thisWAMI VAR variable.

SEE ALSO: WAM:WAMVAR prompt_string

EXAMPLE: The following script adds a neighbor to cell 49:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:ANT 1

WAM:SG 0

WAM:APXVAR Enter Neighbor Cell Number

WAM:PUTAPXFLD fci cdmanbr_listl.ncs_c[1]=APXVAR

WAM:ENDTEST

AU

The AU command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global cell amplifier unit number variable,AU, to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:AU value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:AU 1

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:AU command sets the WAMI global cell amplifier unitnumber variable to the value provided as an argument. After execution ofthis command, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of the cell amplifier unit number, and all(in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands whichtest the current script cell amplifier unit number, will reference thenew value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution an AU command:

Set Amplifier Unit 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: AU

DEFAULT VALUE: AU is set to 1 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 1.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines will set the WAMIL script AUvariable to 1 and then execute a TI interface command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:AU 1

TI:op:cell 49, au 1

BBA

The BBA command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global BCR-BIU-ACU trio variable, BBA, to thevalue provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:BBA value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:BBA 4

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:BBA command sets the WAMI global BBA numbervariable to the value provided as an argument. After execution of thiscommand, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of the BCR-BIU-ACU trio number, and all (inthis embodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands which testthe current script BCR-BIU-ACU trio number, will reference the newvalue.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution an BBA command:

Set BCR-BIU-ACU Trio 4:

BCR (BaseBand Combiner/Radio)

BIU (Bus Interface Unit)

ACU (Analog Conversion Unit)

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: BBA

DEFAULT VALUE: BBA is set to 1 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 1.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script will set the WAMIL script BBA variable to4 and then execute a TI interface command:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CONNECT TI

WAM:BBA 4

TI:op:cell 49, bba 4

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

BBALIST

The BBALIST command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Declares to the WAM Interpreter, that a list of WAMI VARn BBAnumbers will be supplied to the script.

SYNTAX: WAM:BBALIST value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:BBALIST 3

DESCRIPTION: The BBALIST command is a WAMIL declaration command whichinstructs the WAM Interpreter that a list of BBA numbers will besupplied to the script. This command executes the assignment of the BBAnumbers provided to the WAMI VARn BBA List.

Upon detection of this command, the WAM Interpreter will search thecommand line arguments for the BBA numbers. The total number of BBAs toassign is determined by the value argument of the command. This valuedeclares to the WAM Interpreter the exact size of the BBA List. The BBAnumbers within the BBA List can then be referenced within the script asWAMI VARn variables, according to their index position in the list. Forexample, BBAVAR2 refers to the second BBA number in the BBA List. Theorder of the BBA numbers provided determine the order of their placementwithin the BBA List.

Up to 30 BBA numbers can be passed as an argument with this command.Therefore, the maximum acceptable size for the BBA List is 30. If avalue larger than 30 is used, the WAM Interpreter will generate an errorand script execution will be aborted.

This command has a dual function and will initiate prompting by the WAMIGUI platform if the script is executed via the platform. For WAMI GUIplatform information refer to the WAMI GUI PLATFORM section below.

WAMI GUI PLATFORM: Prior to execution of a WAMIL script, the WAMI GUIplatform searches the script for special commands. If a WAM:BBALISTcommand is encountered the WAMI GUI platform will prompt the user forthe quantity of BBA numbers defined by the command argument value.Subsequent WAM:BBALIST commands encountered will not cause additionalprompting.

SCRIPTOR: If this command is deleted from the current script, the WAMILScriptor will delete all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)reference BBAVARn commands existing in the script also. The scriptWAMIglobal BBA variable will then be set to the default value of 1.

The Scriptor will only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) allowinsertion of one BBALIST command into the current script.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a BBALIST command:

Total Number of BBA List Values Set To 4

BBA List Values: 2 4 6 8

ERRORS: If a value larger than 30 is used the WAM Interpreter willgenerate an error and script execution will be aborted.

Any references within a script to a WAMIVARn variable prior to thedeclaration of the list will generate a syntax error.

If more than one BBALIST command is used in a WAMIL script, only (inthis embodiment of the WAMIL language) the first list declaration isused, and therefore takes precedence. Thus subsequent BBALIST commandshave no effect.

ALTERS: WAMIVARn BBA List.

DEFAULT VALUE: The WAMIVARn BBA List variable is set to an unknown stateupon initial startup, and is of type integer. The WAM:INITIALIZE commanddoes not reset this list.

SEE ALSO: WAM:BBAVARn, WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script sets the WAMIVARn BBA List length to 2,and executes a TI command for each BBA number in the list:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:BBALIST 2

WAM:CONNECT TI

WAM:BBAVAR1

TI:op:cell 49, bba BBAVAR1

WAM:BBAVAR2

TI:op:cell 49, bba BBAVAR2

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

BBAVAR

The BBAVAR command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Declares to the WAM Interpreter, that a value for the WAMIVARvariable BBAVAR will be supplied to the script.

SYNTAX: WAM:BBAVAR

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:BBAVAR

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:BBAVAR command is a WAMIL declaration command whichexecutes an assignment function. Upon detection of this command, the WAMInterpreter will search the command line arguments for a value to assignto the WAMI VAR variable BBAVAR.

Like standard WAMI VAR variable declaration commands, the execution ofthis command also enables an association with the WAMI global BBAvariable. Therefore, until the WAMI global BBA variable association istransferred to another WAMI VAR variable, or disabled, all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) references to the WAMI global BBAvariable will use the BBAVAR variable value.

For script syntax, until an actual BBA number is passed as an argument,when a BBAVAR command is used the BBA number within a script shall bereferenced as BBAVAR from that point forward.

This command has a dual function and will initiate prompting by the WAMIGUI platform if the script is executed via the platform. For WAMI GUIplatform information refer to the WAMI GUI PLATFORM section below.

WAMI GUI PLATFORM: Prior to execution of a WAMIL script, the WAMI GUIplatform searches the script for special commands. If a WAM:BBAVAR isencountered the WAMI GUI platform will prompt the user for the scriptBBAVAR value. Subsequent AM:BBAVAR commands encountered will not causeadditional prompting.

SCRIPTOR: If a BBAVAR command is deleted from the current script, theScriptor will prompt the user for a BBA number and then insert a WAM:BBAvalue command in place of the BBAVAR command deleted.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution a BBAVAR command:

Set BBA To Argument Value of 8

ERRORS: If no command line value has been provided, the WAM Interpreterwill generate an error and script execution will be aborted.

ALTERS: BBAVAR

DEFAULT VALUE: BBAVAR is set to an unknown state upon initial startup,and is of type integer. The WAM:INITIALIZE command does not reset thisWAMI VAR variable.

SEE ALSO: WAM:BBA value

EXAMPLE: The following script executes a TI command for the BBA numbersupplied:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:BBAVAR

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:op:cell 49, bba BBAVAR

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

BBAVARn

The BBAVARn command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to set the WAMI global BBAvariable to the value of the referenced WAMI VARn BBA variable, inposition n, of the BBA List passed as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:BBAVARn

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:BBAVAR2

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:BBAVARn command is an assignment command. Thiscommand can only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be executedif a BBA List has been declared in the script. Upon execution, thiscommand assigns a BBA List variable value to the WAMI global BBAvariable.

The value n, can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be a validindex into the BBA List. any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) BBAList value can be assigned to the WAMI global BBA variable by executionof this command, where n is the BBA value location within the BBA List.Upon execution, the BBA number within a script is referenced as BBAVARnfrom that point forward.

Like standard WAMI VARn variable assignment commands, the execution ofthis command also enables an association with the WAMI global BBAvariable. Therefore, until the WAMI global BBA variable association istransferred to a WAMI VAR variable, or disabled, all (in this embodimentof the WAMIL language) references to the WAMI global BBA variable willuse the BBAVARn variable value.

For script syntax, until actual BBA List values are passed as anargument, when a BBAVARn command is used the BBA number within a scriptshall be referenced as BBAVARn from that point forward.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a BBAVARn command, when a BBA List of 3was previously declared, and the BBA List numbers passed as an argumentare 2 4 6:

Set BBA To BBAVAR2 Value Of 4

SCRIPTOR: If a BBAVARn command is deleted from the current script, theScriptor will prompt the user for a BBA number and then insert a WAM:BBAvalue command in place of the BBAVARn command deleted.

ERRORS: An invalid BBAVARn command used within a script, where n refersto a BBA List index outside the list range, will generate an error.Script execution will then be aborted.

If a BBAVARn command is used within a script in which no BBA List hasbeen declared, the WAM Interpreter will generate an error and terminateexecution of the script.

ALTERS: BBA

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:BBA value, WAM:BBALIST value

EXAMPLE: The following script sets the WAMI VARn BBA List length to 2,and executes a TI command for each BBA number in the list:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:BBALIST 2

WAM:CONNECT TI

WAM:BBAVAR1

TI:op:cell 49, bba BBAVAR1

WAM:BBAVAR2

TI:op:cell 49, bba BBAVAR2

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

CAT

The CAT command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global clock and tone board number variable,CAT, to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:CAT value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:CAT 6

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:CAT command sets the WAMI global CAT variable tothe value provided as an argument. After execution of this command, all(in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequent commands whichrequire use of the clock and tone board number, and all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands which test thecurrent script clock and tone board number, will reference the newvalue.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution a CAT command:

Set Clock and Tone Board 6

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: CAT

DEFAULT VALUE: CAT is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines set the WAMIL script CAT variable to6 and then execute a TI interface command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CAT 6

TI:op:cell 49, cat 6

CATLIST

The CATLIST command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Declares to the WAM Interpreter, that a list of WAMI VARn CATnumbers will be supplied to the script.

SYNTAX: WAM:CATLIST value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:CATLIST 3

DESCRIPTION: The CATLIST command is a WAMIL declaration command whichinstructs the WAM Interpreter that a list of CAT numbers will besupplied to the script. This command executes the assignment of the CATnumbers provided to the WAMI VARn CAT List.

Upon detection of this command, the WAM Interpreter will search thecommand line arguments for the CAT numbers. The total number of CATs toassign is determined by the value argument of the command. This valuedeclares to the WAM Interpreter the exact size of the CAT List. The CATnumbers within the CAT List can then be referenced within the script asWAMI VARn variables, according to their index position in the list. Forexample, CATVAR2 refers to the second CAT number in the CAT List. Theorder of the CAT numbers provided determine the order of their placementwithin the CAT List.

Up to 10 CAT numbers can be passed as an argument with this command.Therefore, the maximum acceptable size for the CAT List is 10. If avalue larger than 10 is used the WAM Interpreter will generate an errorand script execution will be aborted.

This command has a dual function and will initiate prompting by the WAMIGUI platform if the script is executed via the platform. For WAMI GUIplatform information refer to the WAMI GUI PLATFORM section below.

WAMI GUI PLATFORM: Prior to execution of a WAMIL script, the WAMI GUIplatform searches the script for special commands. If a WAM:CATLISTcommand is encountered the WAMI GUI platform will prompt the user forthe quantity of CAT numbers defined by the command argument value.Subsequent WAM:CATLIST commands encountered will not cause additionalprompting.

SCRIPTOR: If this command is deleted from the current script, the WAMILScriptor will delete all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)reference CATVARn commands existing in the script also. The script WAMIglobal CAT variable will then be set to the default value of 0.

The Scriptor will only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) allowinsertion of one CATLIST command into the current script.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a CATLIST command:

Total Number of CAT List Values Set To 3

CAT List Values: 0 6 7

ERRORS: If a value larger than 10 is used the WAM Interpreter willgenerate an error and script execution will be aborted.

Any references within a script to a WAMI VARn variable prior to thedeclaration of the list will generate a syntax error.

If more than one CATLIST command is used in a WAMIL script, only (inthis embodiment of the WAMIL language) the first list declaration isused, and therefore takes precedence. Thus subsequent CATLIST commandshave no effect.

ALTERS: WAMI VARn CAT List.

DEFAULT VALUE: The WAMI VARn CAT List variable is set to an unknownstate upon initial startup, and is of type integer. The WAM:INITIALIZEcommand does not reset this list.

SEE ALSO: WAM:CATVARn, WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script sets the WAMI VARn CAT List length to 2,and executes a TI command for each CAT number in the list:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CATLIST 2

WAM:CONNECT TI

WAM:CATVAR1

TI:op:cell 49, cat CATVAR1

WAM:CATVAR2

TI:op:cell 49, cat CATVAR2

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

CATVARn

The CATVARn command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to set the WAMI global CATvariable to the value of the referenced WAMI VARn CAT variable, inposition n, of the CAT List passed as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:CATVARn

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:CATVAR2

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:CATVARn command is an assignment command. Thiscommand can only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be executedif a CAT List has been declared in the script. Upon execution, thiscommand assigns a CAT List variable value to the WAMI global CATvariable.

The value n, can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be a validindex into the CAT List. any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) CATList value can be assigned to the WAMI global CAT variable by executionof this command, where n is the CAT value location within the CAT List.Upon execution, the CAT number within a script is referenced as CATVARnfrom that point forward.

Like standard WAMI VARn variable assignment commands, the execution ofthis command also enables an association with the WAMI global CATvariable. Therefore, until the WAMI global CAT variable association istransferred to a WAMI VAR variable, or disabled, all (in this embodimentof the WAMIL language) references to the WAMI global CAT variable willuse the CATVARn variable value.

For script syntax, until actual CAT List values are passed as anargument, when a CATVARn command is used the CAT number within a scriptshall be referenced as CATVARn from that point forward.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a CATVARn command, when a CAT List of 2was previously declared, and the CAT List numbers passed as an argumentare 6 7:

Set CAT To CATVAR2 Value Of 7

SCRIPTOR: If a CATVARn command is deleted from the current script, theScriptor will prompt the user for a CAT number and then insert a WAM:CATvalue command in place of the CATVARn command deleted.

ERRORS: An invalid CATVARn command used within a script, where n refersto a CAT List index outside the list range, will generate an error.Script execution will then be aborted.

If a CATVARn command is used within a script in which no CAT List hasbeen declared, the WAM Interpreter will generate an error and terminateexecution of the script.

ALTERS: CAT

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:CAT value, WAM:CATLIST value

EXAMPLE: The following script sets the WAMI VARn CAT List length to 2,and executes a TI command for each CAT number in the list:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CATLIST 2

WAM:CONNECT TI

WAM:CATVAR1

TI:op:cell 49, cat CATVAR1

WAM:CATVAR2

TI:op:cell 49, cat CATVAR2

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

CCC

The CCC command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global CDMA Cluster Controller numbervariable, CCC, to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:CCC value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:CCC 2

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:CCC command sets the WAMI global CCC numbervariable to the value provided as an argument. After execution of thiscommand, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of the CDMA Cluster Controller number, andall (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commandswhich test the current script CDMA Cluster Controller number, willreference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution a CCC command:

Set CCC 2

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: CCC

DEFAULT VALUE: CCC is set to 1 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 1.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script will set the WAMIL script CCC variable to2 and then execute a TI interface command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CCC 2

TI:op:cell 49, ccc 2, ccu 1

CCCLIST

The CCCLIST command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Declares to the WAM Interpreter, that a list of WAMI VARn CCCnumbers will be supplied to the script.

SYNTAX: WAM:CCCLIST value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:CCCLIST 3

DESCRIPTION: The CCCLIST command is a WAMIL declaration command whichinstructs the WAM Interpreter that a list of CCC numbers will besupplied to the script. This command executes the assignment of the CCCnumbers provided to the WAMI VARn CCC List.

Upon detection of this command, the WAM Interpreter will search thecommand line arguments for the CCC numbers. The total number of CCCs toassign is determined by the value argument of the command. This valuedeclares to the WAM Interpreter the exact size of the CCC List. The CCCnumbers within the CCC List can then be referenced within the script asWAMI VARn variables, according to their index position in the list. Forexample, CCCVAR2 refers to the second CCC number in the CCC List. Theorder of the CCC numbers provided determine the order of their placementwithin the CCC List.

Up to 30 CCC numbers can be passed as an argument with this command.Therefore, the maximum acceptable size for the CCC List is 30. If avalue larger than 30 is used the WAM Interpreter will generate an errorand script execution will be aborted.

This command has a dual function and will initiate prompting by the WAMIGUI platform if the script is executed via the platform. For WAMI GUIplatform information refer to the WAMI GUI PLATFORM section below.

WAMI GUI PLATFORM: Prior to execution of a WAMIL script, the WAMI GUIplatform searches the script for special commands. If a WAM:CCCLISTcommand is encountered the WAMI GUI platform will prompt the user forthe quantity of CCC numbers defined by the command argument value.Subsequent WAM:CCCLIST commands encountered will not cause additionalprompting.

SCRIPTOR: If this command is deleted from the current script, the WAMILScriptor will delete all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)reference CCCVARn commands existing in the script also. The script WAMIglobal CCC variable will then be set to the default value of 1.

The Scriptor will only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) allowinsertion of one CCCLIST command into the current script.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a CCCLIST command:

Total Number of CCC List Values Set To 3

CCC List Values: 2 4 6

ERRORS: If a value larger than 30 is used the WAM Interpreter willgenerate an error and script execution will be aborted.

Any references within a script to a WAMI VARn variable prior to thedeclaration of the list will generate a syntax error.

If more than one CCCLIST command is used in a WAMIL script, only (inthis embodiment of the WAMIL language) the first list declaration isused, and therefore takes precedence. Thus subsequent CCCLIST commandshave no effect.

ALTERS: WAMI VARn CCC List.

DEFAULT VALUE: The WAMI VARn CCC List variable is set to an unknownstate upon initial startup, and is of type integer. The WAM:INITLALIZEcommand does not reset this list.

SEE ALSO: WAM:CCCVARn, WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script sets the WAMI VARn CCC List length to 2,and executes a TI command for each CCC number in the list:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CCCLIST 2

WAM:CONNECT TI

WAM:CCCVAR1

TI:op:cell 49, ccc CCCVAR1, ccu 1

WAM:CCCVAR2

TI:op:cell 49, ccc CCCVAR2, ccu 1

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

CCCVAR

The CCCVAR command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Declares to the WAM Interpreter, that a value for the WAMI VARvariable CCCVAR will be supplied to the script.

SYNTAX: WAM:CCCVAR

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:CCCVAR

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:CCCVAR command is a WAMIL declaration command whichexecutes an assignment function. Upon detection of this command, the WAMInterpreter will search the command line arguments for a value to assignto the WAMI VAR variable CCCVAR.

Like standard WAMI VAR variable declaration commands, the execution ofthis command also enables an association with the WAMI global CCCvariable. Therefore, until the WAMI global CCC variable association istransferred to another WAMI VAR variable, or disabled, all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) references to the WAMI global CCCvariable will use the CCCVAR variable value.

For script syntax, until an actual CCC number is passed as an argument,when a CCCVAR command is used the CCC number within a script shall bereferenced as CCCVAR from that point forward.

This command has a dual function and will initiate prompting by the WAMIGUI platform if the script is executed via the platform. For WAMI GUIplatform information refer to the WAMI GUI PLATFORM section below.

WAMI GUI PLATFORM: Prior to execution of a WAMIL script, the WAMI GUIplatform searches the script for special commands. If a WAM:CCCVAR isencountered the WAMI GUI platform will prompt the user for the scriptCCCVAR value. Subsequent WAM:CCCVAR commands encountered will not causeadditional prompting.

SCRIPTOR: If a CCCVAR command is deleted from the current script, theScriptor will prompt the user for a CCC number and then insert a WAM:CCCvalue command in place of the CCCVAR command deleted.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution a CCCVAR command:

Set CCC To Argument Value of 8

ERRORS: If no command line value has been provided, the WAM Interpreterwill generate an error and script execution will be aborted.

ALTERS: CCCVAR

DEFAULT VALUE: CCCVAR is set to an unknown state upon initial startup,and is of type integer. The WAM:INITIALIZE command does not reset thisWAMI VAR variable.

SEE ALSO: WAM:CCC value

EXAMPLE: The following script executes a TI command for the CCC numbersupplied:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CCCVAR

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:op:cell 49, ccc CCCVAR, ccu 1

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

CCCVARn

The CCCVARn command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to set the WAMI global CCCvariable to the value of the referenced WAMI VARn CCC variable, inposition n, of the CCC List passed as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:CCCVARn

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:CCCVAR2

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:CCCVARn command is an assignment command. Thiscommand can only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be executedif a CCC List has been declared in the script. Upon execution, thiscommand assigns a CCC List variable value to the WAMI global CCCvariable.

The value n, can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be a validindex into the CCC List. Any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) CCCList value can be assigned to the WAMI global CCC variable by executionof this command, where n is the CCC value location within the CCC List.Upon execution, the CCC number within a script is referenced as CCCVARnfrom that point forward.

Like standard WAMI VARn variable assignment commands, the execution ofthis command also enables an association with the WAMI global CCCvariable. Therefore, until the WAMI global CCC variable association istransferred to a WAMI VAR variable, or disabled, all (in this embodimentof the WAMIL language) references to the WAMI global CCC variable willuse the CCCVARn variable value.

For script syntax, until actual CCC List values are passed as anargument, when a CCCVARn command is used the CCC number within a scriptshall be referenced as CCCVARn from that point forward.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a CCCVARn command, when a CCC List of 3was previously declared, and the CCC List numbers passed as an argumentare 2 4 6:

Set CCC To CCCVAR2 Value Of 4

SCRIPTOR: If a CCCVARn command is deleted from the current script, theScriptor will prompt the user for a CCC number and then insert a WAM:CCCvalue command in place of the CCCVARn command deleted.

ERRORS: An invalid CCCVARn command used within a script, where n refersto a CCC List index outside the list range, will generate an error.Script execution will then be aborted.

If a CCCVARn command is used within a script in which no CCC List hasbeen declared, the WAM Interpreter will generate an error and terminateexecution of the script.

ALTERS: CCC

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:CCC value, WAM:CCCLIST value

EXAMPLE: The following script sets the WAMI VARn CCC List length to 2,and executes a TI command for each CCC number in the list:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CCCLIST 2

WAM:CONNECT TI

WAM:CCCVAR1

TI:op:cell 49, ccc CCCVAR1, ccu 1

WAM:CCCVAR2

TI:op:cell 49, ccc CCCVAR2, ccu 1

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

CCU

The CCU command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global CDMA Channel Unit number variable, CCU,to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:CCU value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:CCU 2

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:CCU command sets the WAMI global CCU numbervariable to the value provided as an argument. After execution of thiscommand, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of the CDMA Channel Unit number, and all (inthis embodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands which testthe current script CDMA Channel Unit number, will reference the newvalue.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution a CCU command:

Set CCU 2

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: CCU

DEFAULT VALUE: CCU is set to 1 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 1.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script will set the WAMIL script CCU variable to2 and then execute a TI interface command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CCU 2

TI:op:cell 49, ccc 1, ccu 2

CCULIST

The CCULIST command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Declares to the WAM Interpreter, that a list of WAMI VARn CCUnumbers will be supplied to the script.

SYNTAX: WAM:CCULIST value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:CCULIST 3

DESCRIPTION: The CCULIST command is a WAMIL declaration command whichinstructs the WAM Interpreter that a list of CCU numbers will besupplied to the script. This command executes the assignment of the CCUnumbers provided to the WAMI VARn CCU List.

Upon detection of this command, the WAM Interpreter will search thecommand line arguments for the CCU numbers. The total number of CCUs toassign is determined by the value argument of the command. This valuedeclares to the WAM Interpreter the exact size of the CCU List. The CCUnumbers within the CCU List can then be referenced within the script asWAMI VARn variables, according to their index position in the list. Forexample, CCUVAR2 refers to the second CCU number in the CCU List. Theorder of the CCU numbers provided determine the order of their placementwithin the CCU List.

Up to 12 CCU numbers can be passed as an argument with this command.Therefore, the maximum acceptable size for the CCUList is 12. If a valuelarger than 12 is used the WAM Interpreter will generate an error andscript execution will be aborted.

This command has a dual function and will initiate prompting by the WAMIGUI platform if the script is executed via the platform. For WAMI GUIplatform information refer to the WAMI GUI PLATFORM section below.

WAMI GUI PLATFORM: Prior to execution of a WAMIL script, the WAMI GUIplatform searches the script for special commands. If a WAM:CCULISTcommand is encountered the WAMI GUI platform will prompt the user forthe quantity of CCU numbers defined by the command argument value.Subsequent WAM:CCULIST commands encountered will not cause additionalprompting.

SCRIPTOR: If this command is deleted from the current script, the WAMILScriptor will delete all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)reference CCUVARn commands existing in the script also. The script WAMIglobal CCU variable will then beset to the default value of 1.

The Scriptor will only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) allowinsertion of one CCULIST command into the current script.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a CCULIST command:

Total Number of CCU List Values Set To 3

CCU List Values: 2 4 6

ERRORS: If a value larger than 12 is used the WAM Interpreter willgenerate an error and script execution will be aborted.

Any references within a script to a WAMI VARn variable prior to thedeclaration of the list will generate a syntax error.

If more than one CCULIST command is used in a WAMIL script, only (inthis embodiment of the WAMIL language) the first list declaration isused, and therefore takes precedence. Thus subsequent CCULIST commandshave no effect.

ALTERS: WAMI VARn CCU List.

DEFAULT VALUE: The WAMI VARn CCU List variable is set to an unknownstate upon initial startup, and is of type integer. The WAM:INITIALIZEcommand does not reset this list.

SEE ALSO: WAM:CCUVARn, WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script sets the WAMI VARn CCU List length to 2,and executes a TI command for each CCU number in the list:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CCULIST 2

WAM:CONNECT TI

WAM:CCUVAR1

TI:op:cell 49, ccc CCUVAR1, ccu 1

WAM:CCUVAR2

TI:op:cell 49, ccc CCUVAR2, ccu 1

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

CCUVAR

The CCUVAR command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Declares to the WAM Interpreter, that a value for the WAMI VARvariable CCUVAR will be supplied to the script.

SYNTAX: WAM:CCUVAR

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:CCUVAR

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:CCUVAR command is a WAMIL declaration command whichexecutes an assignment function. Upon detection of this command, the WAMInterpreter will search the command line arguments for a value to assignto the WAMI VAR variable CCUVAR.

Like standard WAMI VAR variable declaration commands, the execution ofthis command also enables an association with the WAMI global CCUvariable. Therefore, until the WAMI global CCU variable association istransferred to another WAMI VAR variable, or disabled, all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) references to the WAMI global CCUvariable will use the CCUVAR variable value.

For script syntax, until an actual CCU number is passed as an argument,when a CCLVAR command is used the CCU number within a script shall bereferenced as CCUVAR from that point forward.

This command has a dual function and will initiate prompting by the WAMIGUI platform if the script is executed via the platform. For WAMI GUIplatform information refer to the WAMI GUI PLATFORM section below.

WAMI GUI PLATFORM: Prior to execution of a WAMIL script, the WAMI GUIplatform searches the script for special commands. If a WAM:CCUVAR isencountered the WAMI GUI platform will prompt the user for the scriptCCUVAR value. Subsequent WAM:CCUVAR commands encountered will not causeadditional prompting.

SCRIPTOR: If a CCUVAR command is deleted from the current script, theScriptor will prompt the user for a CCU number and then insert a WAM:CCUvalue command in place of the CCUVAR command deleted.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution a CCUVAR command:

Set CCU To Argument Value of 2

ERRORS: If no command line value has been provided, the WAM Interpreterwill generate an error and script execution will be aborted.

ALTERS: CCUVAR

DEFAULT VALUE: CCUVAR is set to an unknown state upon initial startup,and is of type integer. The WAM:INITIALIZE command does not reset thisWAMI VAR variable.

SEE ALSO: WAM:CCU value

EXAMPLE: The following script executes a TI command for the CCU numbersupplied:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CCUVAR

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:op:cell 49, ccc 1, ccu CCUVAR

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

CCUVARn

The CCUVARn command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to set the WAMI global CCUvariable to the value of the referenced WAMI VARn CCU variable, inposition n, of the CCU List passed as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:CCUVARn

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:CCUVAR2

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:CCUVARn command is an assignment command.

This command can only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) beexecuted if a CCU List has been declared in the script. Upon execution,this command assigns a CCU List variable value to the WAMI global CCUvariable.

The value n, can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be a validindex into the CCU List. Any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) CCUList value can be assigned to the WAMI global CCU variable by executionof this command, where n is the CCU value location within the CCU List.Upon execution, the CCU number within a script is referenced as CCUVARnfrom that point forward.

Like standard WAMI VARn variable assignment commands, the execution ofthis command also enables an association with the WAMI global CCUvariable. Therefore, until the WAMI global CCU variable association istransferred to a WAMI VAR variable, or disabled, all (in this embodimentof the WAMIL language) references to the WAMI global CCU variable willuse the CCUVARn variable value.

For script syntax, until actual CCU List values are passed as anargument, when a CCUVARn command is used the CCU number within a scriptshall be referenced as CCUVARn from that point forward.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a CCUVARn command, when a CCU List of 3was previously declared, and the CCU List numbers passed as an argumentare 1 2 3:

Set CCU To CCUVAR2 Value Of 2

SCRIPTOR: If a CCUVARn command is deleted from the current script, theScriptor will prompt the user for a CCU number and then insert a WAM:CCUvalue command in place of the CCUVARn command deleted.

ERRORS: An invalid CCUVARn command used within a script, where n refersto a CCU List index outside the list range, will generate an error.Script execution will then be aborted.

If a CCUVARn command is used within a script in which no CCU List hasbeen declared, the WAM Interpreter will generate an error and terminateexecution of the script.

ALTERS: CCU

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:CCU value, WAM:CCULIST value

EXAMPLE: The following script sets the WAMI VARn CCU List length to 2,and executes a TI command for each CCU number in the list:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CCULIST 2

WAM:CONNECT TI

WAM:CCUVAR1

TI:op:cell 49, ccc 1, ccu CCUVAR1

WAM:CCUVAR2

TI:op:cell 49, ccc 1, ccu CCUVAR2

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

CDMADPC

The CDMADPC command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global BCR-BIU-ACU power control option numbervariable, CDMADPC, to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:CDMADPC value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:CDMADPC 150

DESCRIPTION: The CDMADPC command sets the WAMI global BCR-BIU-ACU powercontrol option number variable to the value provided as an argument.After execution of this command, all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) subsequent commands which require use of the BCR-BIU-ACU powercontrol option number, and all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) IF-construct commands which test the current scriptBCR-BIU-ACU power control option number, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution a CDMADPC command:

Set BBA Power Control Option To 150

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: CDMADPC

DEFAULT VALUE: CDMADPC is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

CE

The CE command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global Channel Element number variable, CE, tothe value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:CE value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:CE 2

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:CE command sets the WAMI global Channel Elementnumber variable to the value provided as an argument. After execution ofthis command, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of the Channel Element number, and all (inthis embodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands which testthe current script Channel Element number, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution a CE command:

Set Channel Element To 2

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: CE

DEFAULT VALUE: CE is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

CELL

The CELL command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global cell number variable, CELL, to thevalue provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:CELL value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:CELL 49

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:CELL command sets the WAMI global CELL numbervariable to the value provided as an argument. After execution of thiscommand, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of the cell number, and all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands which test thecurrent script cell number, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

SCRIPTOR: If the LOOPCELL, LOOPCELLVARS, or CELLVAR commands alreadyexist in a script, the Scriptor will not allow a user to add any (inthis WAMIL language embodiment) CELL commands.

If the last CELL command is deleted from the current script, theScriptor will display an error message notifying the user that no CELLnumber has been defined for the script.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution an CELL command:

Start Test Cell: 49

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: CELL

DEFAULT VALUE: CELL is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:CELLVAR, WAM:LOOPCELL cells . . . , WAM:LOOPCELLVARS,WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script will set the WAMIL script CELL variable to49 and then execute a TI interface command:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:op:cell 49

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

CELLVAR

The CELLVAR command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Declares to the WAM Interpreter, that a value for the WAMI VARvariable CELLVAR will be supplied to the script.

SYNTAX: WAM:CELLVAR

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:CELLVAR

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:CELLVAR command is a WAMIL declaration commandwhich executes an assignment function. Upon detection of this command,the WAM Interpreter will search the command line arguments for a valueto assign to the WAMI VAR variable CELLVAR.

Like standard WAMI VAR variable declaration commands, the execution ofthis command also enables an association with the WAMI global CELLvariable. Therefore, until the WAMI global CELL variable association istransferred to another WAMI VAR variable, or disabled, all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) references to the WAMI global CELLvariable will use the CELLVAR variable value.

For script syntax, until an actual CELL number is passed as an argument,when a CELLVAR command is used the CELL number within a script shall bereferenced as CELLVAR from that point forward.

NOTE: For backwards compatibility purposes, CELLVAR can be referencedwithin TI and SDP interface commands as X. Thus a TI interface commandwould be written as TI:op:cell X instead of as follows, TI:op:cellCELLVAR

This command has a dual function and will initiate prompting by the WAMIGUI platform if the script is executed via the platform. For WAMI GUIplatform information refer to the WAMI GUI PLATFORM section below.

WAMI GUI PLATFORM: Prior to execution of a WAMIL script, the WAMI GUIplatform searches the script for special commands. If a WAM:CELLVAR isencountered the WAMI GUI platform will prompt the user for the scriptCELLVAR value.

Subsequent WAM:CELLVAR commands encountered will not cause additionalprompting.

SCRIPTOR: If a CELLVAR command is deleted from the current script, theScriptor will prompt the user for a CELL number and then insert aWAM:CELL value command in place of the CELLVAR command deleted.

Upon insertion of this command, the Scriptor will remove all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) CELL commands, if any, from the scriptand any cell looping commands, and set the default cell number to thevalue CELLVAR.

The Scriptor automatically places this command below any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) existing WAM:DISPLAY or WAM:MSCVAR command.

The CELLVAR command upon insertion automatically replaces any (in thisWAMIL language embodiment) LOOPCELL, or LOOPCELLVARS command in thescript, if any.

The Scriptor will only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) allowone CELLVAR command to be inserted into the current script.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a CELLVAR command, when cell 49 is passedas an argument:

Set CELL To Argument Value of 49

Start Test Cell: 49

ERRORS: If no command line value has been provided, the WAM Interpreterwill generate an error and script execution will be aborted.

If CELLVAR is included in a script with the LOOPCELL or LOOPCELLVARScommand, unpredictable errors may result.

ALTERS: CELLVAR

DEFAULT VALUE: CELLVAR is set to an unknown state upon initial startup,and is of type integer. The WAM:INITIALIZE command does not reset thisWAMI VAR variable.

SEE ALSO: WAM:CELL value, WAM:LOOPCELL cells . . . , WAM:LOOPCELLVARS

EXAMPLE: The following script executes a TI command for the CELL numbersupplied:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELLVAR

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:op:cell CELLVAR

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

CGSA

The CGSA command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global cellular geographic service area numbervariable, CGSA, to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:CGSA value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:CGSA 2

DESCRIPTION: The CGSA command sets the WAMI global cellular geographicservice area number variable to the value provided as an argument. Afterexecution of this command, all (in this embodiment of the WAM ILlanguage) subsequent commands which require use of the cellulargeographic service area number, and all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) IF-construct commands which test the current script cellulargeographic service area number, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution a CGSA command:

Set Cellular Geographic Service Area To 2

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: CGSA

DEFAULT VALUE: CGSA is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

CLOSE

The CLOSE command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Causes the WAM Interpreter to stop saving OutBuff to thefilename provided as an argument, and close the file.

SYNTAX: WAM:CLOSE filename

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:CLOSE BuffStore

DESCRIPTION: The CLOSE command closes a file opened with the OPENcommand. After execution of this command, the WAM Interpreter OutBuffwill no longer be appended to the filename provided as an argument.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a CLOSE command:

Close the WAMI OutBuff Redirection File: BuffStore

ERRORS: If an error is encountered in execution of the CLOSE command,the error message will be output to the WAMIL report file.

If the argument filename is for a file which has not been opened, or isalready closed, the WAM Interpreter will generate an error message.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:OPEN filename

EXAMPLE: The following script lines will open an OutBuff Redirectionfile and save the output of a TI command prior to closing the file:

WAM:OPEN buffstore

TI:opcell 49, ccc 2, ccu 1

WAM:OUTPUT buffstore

WAM:CLOSE buffstore

COMMENT

The COMMENT command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Adds a comment line to the WAMIL script.

SYNTAX: WAM:COMMENT string

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:COMMENT This is test case jt1234

DESCRIPTION: The COMMENT command adds a comment line to the WAMILscript. The string given is ignored by the WAM Interpreter and notprinted in the WAMIL log file. Alternatively, “#:” can be used in thesame manner place of “WAM:COMMENT”, but it is less intuitive.

OUTPUT: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:PRINT string

CONFIG

The CONFIG command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global cell configuration option numbervariable, CONFIG, to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:CONFIG value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:CONFIG 350

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:CONFIG command sets the WAMI global CONFIG numbervariable to the value provided as an argument. After execution of thiscommand, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of the cell configuration option number, andall (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commandswhich test the current script cell configuration option number, willreference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution an CONFIG command:

Set Cell Configuration Option To 350

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: CONFIG

DEFAULT VALUE: CONFIG is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines will set the script CONFIG optionnumber to 350 and then execute a TI interface command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:BBA 4

WAM:CONFIG 350

TI:cfr:cell 49, multi bba 4; config 350

CONNECT

The CONFIG command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to initiate a connection to theinterface specified as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:CONNECT interface

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:CONNECT TI

DESCRIPTION: The CONNECT command instructs the WAM Interpreter toinitiate a connection between the WAM Interpreter and the interfacespecified as an argument. The argument provided can (in this embodimentof the WAMIL language) be a valid interface supported by WAMIL.

After successful execution of the CONNECT command, the WAM Interpreterwill open an xterm window for the interface specified as an argument.From that point forward until a DISCONNECT command for the sameinterface is executed, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)corresponding interface commands when executed will be echoed to thiswindow. The output or results of such execution will also be echoed tothis window, and printed in the WAMIL report file.

Upon successful execution of the CONNECT command, the WAMI Interfaceflag will be set for the interface provided as an argument.

INTERFACES: The following interfaces are supported by the CONNECTcommand:

INTERFACE DESCRIPTION TI TIpdunix SDP Status Display Page

SCRIPTOR: A CONNECT command can (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) exist in a WAMIL script prior to any interface command or asyntax error will occur.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a CONNECT command for a TI interface:

Connect To TIpdunix on MSC 5

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile upon execution of a CONNECT command for an SDP interface:

Connect To SDP on MSC 5

ERRORS: If the connection attempt fails due to lack of system or serverresponse, the WAM Interpreter LFAIL flag will be set. The WAMInterpreter will then, for example, generate the following output to theWAMIL report file:

WAMI TIpdunix Connection Login Attempt Failed!

A user can test the LFAIL flag within a WAMIL script to check if a loginattempt was successful prior to the execution of any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) interface commands for such interface.

Once a connection is established, if during the login attempt, or theexecution of any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) WAMIL interfacecommands for such interface, the connection is lost, the WAM Interpreterwill set the CFAIL flag. The WAM Interpreter will then, for example,generate the following output to the WAMIL report file:

WAMI TIpdunix Connection Lost!

A user can test the CFAIL flag within a WAMIL script to check if aconnection was lost prior to the execution of any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) interface commands for such interface.

After successful execution of the CONNECT command, if the connectiontimes out at any point during the execution of any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) interface commands for such interface, meaning noresponse is received from the interface within the time specified by theWAM Interpreter TimeOut variable, the WAM Interpreter TFAIL flag will beset. The WAM Interpreter will then, for example, generate the followingoutput to the WAMIL report file:

TI Command Time Out!

A user can test the TFAIL flag at any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) time within a WAMIL script to check if an attempt did timeout prior to the execution of any subsequent interface commands for suchinterface.

If a CONNECT command is executed for an SDP interface, and after asuccessful login attempt to the system or server no SDP port isavailable during the connection process, the WAM Interpreter SDPPORTflag will be set. The WAM Interpreter will then generate the followingoutput to the WAMIL report file:

No SDP VTTY Ports! Try Again Later!

A user can test the SDPPORT flag within a WAMIL script to check if aport is available upon a login attempt, prior to the execution of any(in this WAMIL language embodiment) interface commands for the SDPinterface.

If during an SDP connection attempt, or the execution of an SDPinterface command, the WAM Interpreter detects an error on transmissionor a page capture. The WAM Interpreter will then generate the followingoutput to the WAMIL report file:

SDP Page Capture Error.

Redundant CONNECT commands for the same interface executed within aWAMIL script will generate an error if the interface is alreadyconnected to the WAM, unless the LOOPCELL command has been integratedinto the script, and the script being executed is a Linker script.

ALTERS: WAM Interpreter interface flag for specified interface.

DEFAULT VALUE: The corresponding WAM Interpreter interface flag isalways disabled upon initial startup and remains set after successfulexecution of a CONNECT command until a DISCONNECT or ENDTEST command isexecuted, or an unexpected disconnect occurs.

SEE ALSO: IF:SDPPORT, IF:CFAIL, IF:LFAIL, IF:TFAIL, WAM:DISCONNECTinterface, WAM:ENDTEST, WAM:LOOPCELL cells . . . , WAM:LOOPCELLVARS

EXAMPLE: The following script will login to a TI interface, execute a TIcommand, and then log out:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CONFIG 150

WAM:CONNECT TI

IF:LFAIL

THENDO:

WAM:PRINT TI Connection Failed!

WAM:ENDTEST

ELSEDO:

TI:cfr:cell 49, multi bba 4; config 150

ENDIF:

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

CREATEVAR

The CRATEVAR command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to create a new VAR variableprovided by the argument new_var_name.

SYNTAX: WAM:CREATEVAR new_var_name

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:CREATEVAR TEMPVAR

DESCRIPTION: The CREATEVAR command causes the WAMI to create a newinterpreter VAR variable with the name new_var_name. The new VARvariable created will be of type integer. The new VAR variable can thenbe associated with any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) WAMI globalvariable by use of the SET command. The new VAR variable can then bereferenced and operated upon like any (in this

WAMIL language embodiment) WAMI VAR variable. The new VAR variable namecan (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) have the suffix VAR. Anauxiliary/complimentary non-key global variable is also createdautomatically.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution a CREATEVAR command:

Created VAR variable TEMPVAR

ERRORS: If the VAR variable already exists an error is generated andscript execution is terminated.

If an illegal VAR variable name is provided an error is generated andscript execution is terminated.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

EXAMPLE: The following script will create a new VAR variable to hold theold generic name of the current cell:

WAM:MSCVAR

WAM:CELLVAR

WAM:GETAPXFLD cell2 Icelver

WAM:CREATEVAR OLD_GENVAR

WAM:SETVAR OLD_GENVAR APXVAR

WAM:ENDTEST

CSC

The CSC command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global cell site controller variable, CSC, tothe value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:CSC value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:CSC 1

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:CSC command sets the WAMI global CSC numbervariable to the value provided as an argument. After execution of thiscommand, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of the cell site controller number, and all(in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands whichtest the current script cell site controller number, will reference thenew value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution a CSC command:

Set Cell Site Controller 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: CSC

DEFAULT VALUE: CSC is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script will set the WAMIL script CSC variable to1 and then execute a TI interface command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CSC 1

TI:op:cell 49, csc 1

CSCVAR

The CSCVAR command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Declares to the WAM Interpreter, that a value for the WAMI VARvariable CSCVAR will be supplied to the script.

SYNTAX: WAM:CSCVAR

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:CSCVAR

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:CSCVAR command is a WAMIL declaration command whichexecutes an assignment function. Upon detection of this command, the WAMInterpreter will search the command line arguments for a value to assignto the WAMI VAR variable CSCVAR.

Like standard WAMI VAR variable declaration commands, the execution ofthis command also enables an association with the WAMI global CSCvariable. Therefore, until the WAMI global CSC variable association istransferred to another WAMI VAR variable, or disabled, all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) references to the WAMI global CSCvariable will use the CSCVAR variable value.

For script syntax, until an actual CSC number is passed as an argument,when a CSCVAR command is used the CSC number within a script shall bereferenced as CSCVAR from that point forward.

This command has a dual function and will initiate prompting by the WAMIGUI platform if the script is executed via the platform. For WAMI GUIplatform information refer to the WAMI GUI PLATFORM section below.

WAMI GUI PLATFORM: Prior to execution of a WAMIL script, the WAMI GUIplatform searches the script for special commands. If a WAM:CSCVAR isencountered the WAMI GUI platform will prompt the user for the scriptCSCVAR value. Subsequent WAM:CSCVAR commands encountered will not causeadditional prompting.

SCRIPTOR: If a CSCVAR command is deleted from the current script, theScriptor will prompt the user for a CSC number and then insert a WAM:CSCvalue command in place of the CSCVAR command deleted.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution a CSCVAR command:

Set CSC To Argument Value of 1

ERRORS: If no command line value has been provided, the WAM Interpreterwill generate an error and script execution will be aborted.

ALTERS: CSCVAR

DEFAULT VALUE: CSCVAR is set to an unknown state upon initial startup,and is of type integer. The WAM:INITIALIZE command does not reset thisWAMI VAR variable.

SEE ALSO: WAM:CSC value

EXAMPLE: The following script executes a TI command for the CSC numbersupplied:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CSCVAR

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:op:cell 49, csc CSCVAR

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

DATE

The DATE command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Prints the current system date in the WAMIL report file.

SYNTAX: WAM:DATE

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:DATE

DESCRIPTION: The DATE command prints the current system date to theWAMIL report file.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a DATE command:

Date: 08/12/98

ERRORS: Any system errors generated during execution of the DATE commandare printed to the WAMIL report file.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:TIME

DCCH

The DCCH command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global dedicated/digital control channelnumber variable, DCCH, to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:DCCH value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:DCCH 1

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:DCCH command sets the WAMI global dedicated/digitalcontrol channel number variable to the value provided as an argument.After execution of this command, all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) subsequent commands which require use of a dedicated/digitalcontrol channel number, and all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) IF-construct commands which test the current scriptdedicated/digital control channel number, will reference the new value.Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of a DCCH command:

Set Dedicated/Digital Control Channel To 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: DCCH

DEFAULT VALUE: DCCH is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following will set the WAMIL script DCCH variable to 1 andthen execute a TI interface command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:DCCH 1

TI:op:cell 49, dcch 1

DCS

The DCS command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global digital cellular switch numbervariable, DCS, to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:DCS value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:DCS 1

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:DCS command sets the WAMI global digital cellularswitch number variable to the value provided as an argument. Afterexecution of this command, all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) subsequent commands which require use of a digital cellularswitch number, and all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)IF-construct commands which test the current script digital cellularswitch number, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of a DCS command:

Set Digital Cellular Switch To 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: DCS

DEFAULT VALUE: DCS is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines set the WAMIL script DCS variable to1 and then execute a TI interface command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:DCS 1

TI:rmv:dcs 1, dl 0

DECR

The DECR command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to decrement the WAMI globalvariable provided, by the value given.

SYNTAX: WAM:DECR global_variable value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:DECR BBA 2

DESCRIPTION: The DECR command decrements the current value of the WAMIglobal variable provided by the argument global_variable, by the valuegiven. This command performs a straightforward subtraction. The WAMIglobal variable can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be oftype integer. The value given can (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) be a valid integer number.

This command only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) operates onWAMI global variables. To decrement the value of a WAMI VAR variable usethe DECRVAR command.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution an DECR command:

Decrement BBA from 4 to 2

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: WAMI global variable provided.

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:INCR global_variable value

EXAMPLE: The following script decrements BBA by two and then executes aTI command using the new BBA value.

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:BBA 4

TI:op:cell 49, bba 4

WAM:DECR BBA 2

TI:op:cell 49, bba 2

DECRVAR

The DECRVAR command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: The DECRVAR command instructs the WAM Interpreter to decrementthe WAMI VAR variable provided as an argument by the value given.

SYNTAX: WAM:DECRVAR var_variable value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:DECRVAR BBAVAR 1

DESCRIPTION: The DECRVAR command decrements the current value of theWAMI VAR variable provided by the argument var_variable, by the valuegiven. This command performs a straightforward subtraction. The WAMI VARvariable can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be of typeinteger. The value given can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)be a valid integer number.

This command only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) operates onWAMI VAR variables. To decrement the value of a WAMI global variable usethe DECR command.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution an DECRVAR command:

Decrement BBAVAR by 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: WAMI VAR variable provided.

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:INCRVAR var_variable value

EXAMPLE: The following script decrements BBAVAR by two and then executesa TI command using the new BBAVAR value.

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:BBAVAR

TI:op:cell 49, bba BBAVAR

WAM:DECRVAR BBAVAR 2

TI:op:cell 49, bba BBAVAR

DELCE

The DELCE command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global number of channel elements to deletevariable, DELCE, to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:DELCE value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:DELCE 1

DESCRIPTION: The DELCE command sets the WAMI global number of channelelements to delete variable to the value provided as an argument. Afterexecution of this command, all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) subsequent commands which require use the number of channelelements to delete variable, and all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) IF-construct commands which test the current script number ofchannel elements to delete variable, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of a DELCE command:

Set Number Of Channel Elements To Delete To 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: DELCE

DEFAULT VALUE: DELCE is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

DISCONNECT

The DISCONNECT command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to disconnect from the interfacegiven, and terminate all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) itsassociated processes.

SYNTAX: WAM:DISCONNECT interface

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:DISCONNECT TI

DESCRIPTION: The DISCONNECT command instructs the WAM Interpreter todisconnect from the interface specified as an argument. The argumentprovided can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be a validinterface supported by WAMIL.

After successful execution of the DISCONNECT command, the WAMInterpreter will close the interface xterm window.

Upon execution of the DISCONNECT command, the WAMI interface flag willbe reset for the interface provided as an argument.

If the WAMIL script is looping through multiple cells, meaning theLOOPCELL or LOOPCELLVARS command has been executed in the script, theDISCONNECT command is not executed until the script has been executedfor the last cell.

INTERFACES: The following interfaces are supported by the DISCONNECTcommand:

INTERFACE DESCRIPTION TI TIpdunix SDP Status Display Page

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a DISCONNECT command for a TI interface:

Disconnect From TIpdunix on MSC 5

ERRORS: If a DISCONNECT command is executed for an interface which isnot active, the WAM Interpreter will generate an error.

If during the execution of a DISCONNECT command an associated processcannot be terminated, the WAM Interpreter will generate an error andterminate the WAMIL script.

If a DISCONNECT or ENDTEST command is not executed for an interfacewhich is active, and the WAMIL script is terminated, the associatedprocesses and xterm window will not be recognized by any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) subsequent WAMIL script execution, and theconnection will exist indefinitely. Thus, it is always good practice toterminate any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) WAM Interpreterconnections prior to termination of any script.

Errors which cause a WAMIL script execution to be terminated, close all(in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) xterm windows and terminateall (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) active processes for all(in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) interfaces prior totermination of the WAMIL script.

ALTERS: WAM Interpreter interface flag for specified interface.

DEFAULT VALUE: The corresponding WAM Interpreter interface flag isalways disabled upon initial startup and remains set after successfulexecution of a CONNECT command until a DISCONNECT or ENDTEST command isexecuted, or an unexpected disconnect occurs.

SEE ALSO: WAM:CONNECT interface, WAM:ENDTEST, WAM:LOOPCELL cells . . .

EXAMPLE: The following script will login to a TI interface, execute a TIcommand, and then log out:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CONFIG 150

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:cfr:cell 49, multi bba 4; config 150

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

DISPLAY

The DISPLAY command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to open an xterm window whichallows a user to monitor the WAMIL script progress.

SYNTAX: WAM:DISPLAY seconds

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:DISPLAY 2

DESCRIPTION: Execution of the DISPLAY command automatically opens anxterm window in which the output for each WAMIL command for the currentscript is printed. This output mimics the WAMIL report file.

The argument seconds allows the user to slow down the script executionto allow the viewing of progress. Thus an argument of 2 is interpretedas follows: execute a WAMIL command every 2 seconds.

The DISPLAY command is used as a debugging command. It is notrecommended for a final script since each script line execution isslowed down by the number of seconds provided as an argument. Thus, anargument of 2 seconds for a script which has 100 commands, will add 200seconds to the script total execution time.

Placement of the DISPLAY command can be in any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) location of a WAMIL script. The execution of the commanditself generates no output to the WAMIL report file. Upon execution of ascript, the WAM Interpreter first loads the entire script and checkseach command for syntax errors prior to initiating execution. At thispoint, detection of the DISPLAY command causes the WAM Interpreter toimmediately open a display xterm window. Thus, for clarity the DISPLAYcommand should be placed at the top of the script because the window isalways opened prior to execution of the first script command.

Inclusion of a DISPLAY command in a linker script causes the WAMInterpreter Linker to open a display window to allow viewing of theexecution of the linker script. This window is independent of any (inthis WAMIL language embodiment) display windows opened by execution oflinked WAMIL scripts which include the DISPLAY command. Fordifferentiating purposes, the WAM Interpreter Linker display windowcolor is green with yellow text, as opposed to the standard displaywindow of an executed WAMIL script.

OUTPUT: Execution of the DISPLAY command does not generate any (in thisWAMIL language embodiment) output to the WAMIL report file.

SCRIPTOR: The Scriptor automatically places this command at the top ofthe script. If the command already exists the current seconds isreplaced with the new seconds, even if the command is edited orre-inserted.

ERRORS: If any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) system errors occurwhich do not permit a display window to be opened, the WAMIL scriptexecution will continue nonetheless.

More than one DISPLAY command in a WAMIL script has no effect. However,the last DISPLAY command executed changes the display seconds if theargument is different.

ALTERS: DISPLAY command delay.

DEFAULT VALUE: The DISPLAY command delay is set to 1 upon initialstartup. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 1.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITLALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script opens a display window:

WAM:DISPLAY 1

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:op:cell 49

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

The DL command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global cell site data link number variable,DL, to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:DL value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:DL 1

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:DL command sets the WAMI global cell site data linknumber variable to the value provided as an argument. After execution ofthis command, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of a cell site data link number, and all (inthis embodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands which testthe current script cell site data link number, will reference the newvalue.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of a DL command:

Set Cell Site Data Link To 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: DL

DEFAULT VALUE: DL is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines set the WAMIL script DL variable to1 and then execute a TI interface command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:DCS 1

WAM:DL 1

TI:rmv:dcs 1, dl 1

DS1

The DS 1 command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global digital service 1 variable, DS1, to thevalue provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:DS1 value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:DS1 1

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:DS1 command sets the WAMI global digital service 1variable to the value provided as an argument. After execution of thiscommand, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of a digital service 1 number, and all (inthis embodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands which testthe current script digital service 1 number, will reference the newvalue.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of a DS1 command:

Set DS1 (Digital Service 1) To 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: DS1

DEFAULT VALUE: DS1 is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines set the WAMIL script DS1 variable to1 and then execute a TI interface command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:DS1 1

TI:op:cell 49, ds1 1

ECP

The ECP command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global executive cellular processor numbervariable, ECP, to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:ECP value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:ECP 1

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:ECP command sets the WAMI global executive cellularprocessor number variable to the value provided as an argument. Afterexecution of this command, all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) subsequent commands which require use of a executive cellularprocessor number, and all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)IF-construct commands which test the current script executive cellularprocessor number, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of a ECP command:

Set Executive Cellular Processor To 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: ECP

DEFAULT VALUE: ECP is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines set the WAMIL script ECP variable to1 and then performs a backup of the ecp translation form:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:ECP 1

WAM:GETAPX ecp ECPBACKUP

EMAILME

The EMAILME command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to email the string provided asan argument to the user.

SYNTAX: WAM:EMAILME string

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:EMAILME Test Has Completed!

DESCRIPTION: Execution of the EMAILME command automatically emails thestring provided to the user. The subject matter in the email message isalways the script name.

The string provided can include references to WAMI global variables, orWAMI VARn variables. To reference a WAMI global variable the suffix VARis simply added to the WAMI global variable name. For example, thefollowing string, CCC CCCVAR is OOS, will be interpreted and emailed asfollows for a WAMI global CCC variable with a value of 4:

CCC 4 is OOS

This is not to be mistaken with WAMI VAR variables. Although whenreferencing WAMI global variables within strings to be printed the namesresemble WAMI VAR variables, this naming convention was chosen to allowreferences to WAMI global variables and still be able to print thevariable name. In the above example the WAMI global name CCC was printedalong with the value of the WAMI global variable. To print the value ofa WAMI VAR variable, a WAMI global variable can (in this embodiment ofthe WAMIL language) first be associated. Then references to the WAMIglobal variable will yield the value of the WAMI VAR variable it isassociated with.

OUTPUT: Execution of the EMAILME command does not generate any (in thisWAMIL language embodiment) output to the WAMIL report file.

ERRORS: If any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) system errors occurwhich do not permit a string to be emailed to a user, the string willsimply not be emailed.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:EMAILRPT

EXAMPLE: The following script will email messages to a user duringexecution of the script:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CONNECT TI

IF:LFAIL

THENDO:

WAM:EMAILRPT

WAM:ENDTEST

ELSEDO:

WAM:EMAILME TI Connection Initiated! Test Started.

ENDIF:

TI:op:cell 49

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:EMAILME SCRIPT_NAME Execution Completed!

WAM:ENDTEST

EMAILRPT

The EMAILRPT command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to email the entire WAMIL reportfile to the user after the script execution has been completed orterminated.

SYNTAX: WAM:EMAILRPT

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:EMAILRPT

DESCRIPTION: Execution of the EMAILRPT command automatically sets a flagwhich instructs the WAM Interpreter to email the user the entire WAMILreport file upon completion of the script execution, or its termination.The subject matter in the email is always the script name.

Placement of the EMAILRPT command can be in any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) location of a WAMIL script. Therefore execution of thecommand can occur as needed. If the command is executed the email flagis set and upon completion of the script the WAM Interpreter will emailthe entire WAMIL report file to the user.

OUTPUT: Execution of the EMAILRPT command does not generate any (in thisWAMIL language embodiment) output to the WAMIL report file.

ERRORS: If any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) system errors occurwhich do not permit a WAMIL report file to be emailed to a user, theWAMIL report file will simply not be emailed.

Multiple EMAILRPT commands in a WAMIL script have no effect.

ALTERS: WAM Interpreter email flag.

DEFAULT VALUE: The WAM Interpreter email flag is always disabled uponstartup.

SEE ALSO: WAM:EMAILME string

EXAMPLE: The following script will email the WAMIL report file to theuser if a TI connection attempt fails:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CONNECT TI

IF:LFAIL

THENDO:

WAM:PRINT Cannot Connect To TI!!!!

WAM:EMAILRPT

WAM:ENDTEST

ELSEDO:

TI:op:cell 49

ENDIF:

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

ENDTEST

The ENDTEST command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to terminate the WAMIL script.

SYNTAX: WAM:ENDTEST

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:ENDTEST

DESCRIPTION: The ENDTEST command instructs the WAM Interpreter toimmediately terminate the current WAMIL script in execution.

Upon execution, the ENDTEST command will close all (in this embodimentof the WAMIL language) active WAM Interpreter xterm windows andterminate all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) associatedprocesses. The WAMIL report file will then be closed and saved and theWAMIL script will be terminated, along with the script status displaywindow.

If the WAMIL script is looping through multiple cells, meaning theLOOPCELL or LOOPCELLVARS command has been executed in the script, theENDTEST command is not executed until the script has been executed forthe last cell.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of an ENDTEST command:

ENDTEST MSC 5 CELL 49

END OF TEST SCRIPT EXECUTION

SCRIPTOR: The Scriptor will generate a syntax error if no ENDTESTcommand is inserted at the end of a script.

ERRORS: See DISCONNECT.

If no ENDTEST command is included at the end of a WAMIL script, thescript will still terminate but connections established will remainnailed up, and associated processes will not be terminated.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: THEN:ENDTEST, WAM:DISCONNECT interface, WAM:LOOPCELL cells,WAM:LOOPCELLVARS

EXAMPLE: The following script will execute a TI command and then end:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:BBA 4

WAM:CONFIG 150

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:cfr:cell 49, multi bba 4; config 150

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

EXEC

The EXEC command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to execute the WAMIL scriptprovided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:EXEC path wamil_script

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:EXEC HOME jt1234

DESCRIPTION: The EXEC command instructs the WAM Interpreter to executethe WAMIL script, provided by the argument wamil_script, located atpath.

Upon execution of this command the WAM Interpreter will load thesub-WAMIL script, and additional interface sessions if necessary will beestablished. Interface sessions already existing from the calling WAMILscript will not be re-opened but used during the execution of the calledsub-WAMIL script, if needed.

Once the sub-WAMIL script starts execution, the calling script will haltin progress. The calling script will not continue to be executed untilthe sub-WAMIL script has completed, or been terminated. Once thesub-WAMIL script has completed, execution in the calling script willresume at the next line after the EXEC command which was executed.

All WAMI global and WAMI VAR variables can be altered by a sub-WAMILscript since all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) thesevariables are visible to all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)sub-WAMIL scripts. To avoid inadvertent altering of WAMI global and WAMIVAR variables, a user can execute the SAVEWAMI command prior to any (inthis WAMIL language embodiment) EXEC command execution, and then returnthe WAMI global and WAMI VAR variables to their initial states byexecuting the RESTOREWAMI command after the EXEC command.

The argument path can be any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) valid,complete UNIX pathname. The EXEC command supports WAM Interpreter pathkeywords which can be used for the path argument.

OUTPUT: All output from a sub-WAMIL script is printed in the callingscript WAMIL report file. The following is an example of the outputgenerated to the WAMIL report file upon execution of an EXEC command:

Execute sub-WAMILjt1234 From HOME.

Upon completion of the sub-WAMIL script, the following is an example ofthe output generated to the WAMIL report file.

Sub-WAMIL jt1234 Execution Completed.

ERRORS: If an invalid path is provided as an argument, the WAMInterpreter will generate an error and the sub-WAMIL script will not beexecuted.

If an invalid WAMIL script name is provided as an argument, the WAMInterpreter will generate an error and no sub-WAMIL script will beexecuted.

ALTERS: All WAMI global and WAMI VAR variables which are altered in thesub-WAMIL script executed.

DEFAULT VALUE: All WAMI global and WAMI VAR variables values prior tothe sub-WAMIL script execution.

SEE ALSO: WAM:LAUNCH path wamil_script -options . . .

EXAMPLE: The following script will execute a sub-WAMIL script:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:init:cell 49: boot; sw

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:EXEC SHARE jt1234_wrapup

WAM:ENDTEST

FLUSHBUFF

The FLUSHBUFF command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to flush OutBuff.

SYNTAX: WAM:FLUSHBUFF

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:FLUSHBUFF

DESCRIPTION: The FLUSHBUFF command instructs the WAM Interpreter toimmediately flush the contents of the internal main buffer OutBuff. Uponexecution of this command, OutBuff will be empty.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a FLUSHBUFF command:

Flush WAMI Buffer

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: OutBuff.

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: FLUSHIP

EXAMPLE: The following script lines will execute a TI command and thenflush OutBuff:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:BBA 4

WAM:CONFIG 150

TI:cfr:cell 49, multi bba 4; config 150

WAM:FLUSHBUFF

FLUSHIP

The FLUSHIP command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to flush OutBuff up to the nextincoming IP output message of the TI interface messages.

SYNTAX: WAM:FLUSHIP

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:FLUSHIP

DESCRIPTION: The FLUSHIP command exists as a means of removing unwantedmessages from OutBuff which may have been generated from any (in thisWAMIL language embodiment) previously executed TI command. This commandcan (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be executed prior toexecution of the desired TI interface command from which output messagesfrom any previously executed TI command need to be removed from.

The FLUSHIP command when executed sets a flag. After execution of thenext TI interface command, this flag setting instructs the WAMInterpreter to remove messages in OutBuff up to but not including thefirst IP message in OutBuff. If no IP message is encountered nothing isremoved from OutBuff. After the removal of any or no messages the flagis reset.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a FLUSHIP command:

Flush WAMI Buffer To Next IP Message Upon Input

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: OutBuff.

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: FLUSHBUFF

EXAMPLE: The following script lines execute a TI command, and thenflushes OutBuff up to the next IP message after execution of a second TIcommand:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:BBA 4

TI:init:cell 49: boot; sw

WAM:FLUSHIP

TI:op:cell 49

FLUSHTAGS

The FLUSHTAGS command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to flush the internal TAGS FIFObuffer.

SYNTAX: WAM:FLUSHTAGS

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:FLUSHTAGS

DESCRIPTION: The FLUSHTAGS command instructs the WAM Interpreter toimmediately flush the contents of the internal TAGS FIFO buffer. Uponexecution of this command the TAGS FIFO buffer will be empty.

The TAGS FIFO buffer holds unique tag numbers for each TI commandexecuted in the script. These tag numbers are included in outputmessages generated by TI commands, and are unique for each message. TheTAGS FIFO buffer is a First-In-First-Out buffer. Therefore the order ofthe tag numbers in the buffer is the same order as the TI commandsexecuted within the script.

The TAGS FIFO buffer is used by the GETROP command. To retrieve ROPinformation refer to the GETROP command.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a FLUSHTAGS command:

Flush TAGS FIFO Buffer

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: TAGS FIFO buffer.

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: GETROP get_rop_keyword range pattern

GEN

The GEN command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global generic load number variable, GEN, tothe value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:GEN value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:GEN a34Y012t

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:GEN command sets the WAMI global generic loadnumber variable to the value provided as an argument. After execution ofthis command, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of a generic load number, and all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands which test thecurrent script generic load number, will reference the new value.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of a GEN command:

Set Generic To a34Y012t

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: GEN

DEFAULT VALUE: GEN is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typestring. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:GETGEN, WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines set the WAMIL script GEN variable toa34Y012t and then executes TI command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:GEN a34Y012t

TI:upd:cell, generic a34Y012t, dlt; uc1

GENVAR

The GENVAR command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Declares to the WAM Interpreter, that a value for the WAMI VARvariable GENVAR will be supplied to the script.

SYNTAX: WAM:GENVAR

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:GENVAR

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:GENVAR command is a WAMIL declaration command whichexecutes an assignment function. Upon detection of this command, the WAMInterpreter will search the command line arguments for a value to assignto the WAMI VAR variable GENVAR.

Like standard WAMI VAR variable declaration commands, the execution ofthis command also enables an association with the WAMI global GENvariable. Therefore, until the WAMI global GEN variable association istransferred to another WAMI VAR variable, or disabled, all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) references to the WAMI global GENvariable will use the GENVAR variable value.

For script syntax, until an actual GEN number is passed as an argument,when a GENVAR command is used the GEN number within a script shall bereferenced as GENVAR from that point forward.

This command has a dual function and will initiate prompting by the WAMIGUI platform if the script is executed via the platform. For WAMI GUIplatform information refer to the WAMI GUI PLATFORM section below.

WAMI GUI PLATFORM: Prior to execution of a WAMIL script, the WAMI GUIplatform searches the script for special commands. If a WAM:GENVAR isencountered the WAMI GUI platform will prompt the user for the scriptGENVAR value. Subsequent WAM:GENVAR commands encountered will not causeadditional prompting.

SCRIPTOR: If a GENVAR command is deleted from the current script, theScriptor will prompt the user for a GEN number and then insert a WAM:GENvalue command in place of the GENVAR command deleted.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution a GENVAR command:

Set Generic To Argument Value of a3412Y.0T

ERRORS: If no command line value has been provided, the WAM Interpreterwill generate an error and script execution will be aborted.

ALTERS: GENVAR

DEFAULT VALUE: GENVAR is set to an unknown state upon initial startup,and is of type integer. The WAM:INITIALIZE command does not reset thisWAMI VAR variable.

SEE ALSO: WAM:GEN value

EXAMPLE: The following script verifies if the generic for the currentcell is equal to a generic number supplied by the user:

WAM:MSCVAR

WAM:CELLVAR

WAM:GENVAR

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:op:cell, generic

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

IF:GENERIC GENVAR

THEN:PRINT Generic is valid.

ELSE:PRINT Generic is NOT valid.

WAM:ENDTEST

GETAPX

The GETAPX command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to save the APXRCV DB formprovided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:GETAPX db_form_name db_file_name

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:GETAPX fci FCIBACKUP

DESCRIPTION: The GETAPX command is a special WAMI functional commandwhich instructs the WAM Interpreter (WAMI) to save the APXRCV DB form,provided by the argument db_form_name, in the current script outputdirectory under the name db_file_name.

The current script output directory is set through the WAMI GUI platformvia the user configuration options, or by command line execution of theWAM Interpreter with the -rpt switch, and defaults to Scripts.dir if nosub-directory is specified.

The DB form filename is automatically given the extension .dbf

The APXRCV DB form saved will depend on the current values of the WAMIglobal variables prior to execution of the GETAPX command. For example,if the WAMI global variable CELL is set to 49, and SG is set to 1, andANT is set to 1, and the following command is executed:

WAM:GETAPX fci FCIBACKUP

The fci translation DB form for cell 49, server group 1, antenna face 1will be saved in the filename FCIBACKUP.

If the filename provided as an argument already exists when the GETAPXcommand is executed, the pre-existing file will be overwritten.

DB FORMS: The following is a list of APXRCV DB forms supported by theGETAPX command:

DB FORM NAME cdhf1 cell2 ceqccu ceqcom2 ceqface ceqsu2 cgsa cmpptmcrcseq ctm dcch dhfl ecp fci pptg pptm rcslink resel tpptm

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a GETAPX command:

Get APXRCV DB Form fci and Save in FCIBACKUP File.

Upon completion of the GETAPX command, the following is an example ofthe output generated to the WAMIL report file:

WAMI AXPRCV fci Data Retrieved.

ERRORS: If during the initial login attempt the connection attempt failsdue to lack of system response, the WAM Interpreter LFAIL flag will beset. The WAM Interpreter will then, for example, generate the followingoutput to the WAMIL report file:

WAMI OMP 5 Timeout. Login Attempt Failed!

A user can test the LFAIL flag within a WAMIL script to check if a loginattempt was successful prior to the execution of any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) subsequent WAMIL commands.

If during the initial login attempt the connection once established islost, the WAM Interpreter CFAIL flag will be set. The WAM Interpreterwill then, for example, generate the following output to the WAMILreport file:

WAMI OMP 5 Connection Lost!

A user can test the CFAIL flag within a WAMIL script to check if aconnection was lost prior to the execution of any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) subsequent WAMIL commands.

Once a connection is established, if during the APXRCV session theconnection is lost, the WAM Interpreter will set the CFAIL flag also.The WAM Interpreter will then, for example, generate the followingoutput to the WAMIL report file:

WAMI APXRCV Session Connection Lost!

If the connection times out at any (in this WAMIL language embodiment)point during the retrieval of data from the APXRCV, meaning no responseis received from the APXRCV within the time specified by the WAMI globalTimeOut variable, the WAM Interpreter TFAIL flag will be set. The WAMInterpreter will then, for example, generate the following output to theWAMIL report file:

WAMI APXRCV Timeout!

A user can test the TFAIL flag within a WAMIL script to check if thedata retrieval did not time out prior to the execution of any (in thisWAMIL language embodiment) subsequent WAMIL commands.

If an invalid, or not supported, DB form is provided as an argument, theWAM Interpreter will generate an error.

If an error occurs in saving the APXRCV DB form file, the WAMInterpreter will generate an error and the form will not be saved.

During execution of the GETAPX command, all (in this embodiment of theWAMIL language) APXRCV errors and messages will be printed to the WAMILreport file.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:GETAPXFLD db_form_name db_field_name, WAM:PUTAPXdb_form_name db_file_name

EXAMPLE: The following script will save the fci DB form for all antennafaces, for cell 49, server group 1:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:SG 1

WAM:ANT 1

WAM:GETAPX fci FCIBACKUP1

WAM:ANT 2

WAM:GETAPX fci FCIBACKUP2

WAM:ANT 3

WAM:GETAPX fci FCIBACKUP3

WAM:ENDTEST

GETAPXFLD

The GETAPXFLD command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to get the APXRCV DB form fieldname, provided as an argument, and set the WAMI VAR variable APXVAR tothe field value.

SYNTAX: WAM:GETAPXFLD db_form_name db_field_name

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:GETAPXFLD ceqsu2 rmi_thresh

DESCRIPTION: The GETAPXFLD command instructs the WAM Interpreter to getthe APXRCV DB form field name, provided by the argument db_field_name,located in the DB form db_form_name, and set the WAMI VAR variableAPXVAR to the field value.

The APXRCV DB form field retrieved will depend on the current value ofthe WAMI global variables prior to execution of the GETAPXFLD command.For example, if the WAMI global variable CELL is set to 49, and ANT isset to 1, and the following command is executed:

WAM:GETAPXFLD ceqsu2 rmi_thresh

The WAMI VAR variable APXVAR will be set to the ceqsu2 DB formrmi_thresh field value, for cell 49, antenna face 1.

If the DB form field name provided as an argument does not exist, theAPXVAR variable will be set to INVALID.

DB FORMS: For a list of APXRCV DB forms supported by this command referto the GETAPX command.

OUTPUT: The GETAPXFLD command automatically executes a GETAPX command,in the process creating a default DB filename. Therefore the initialoutput generated by this command is the same as execution of the GETAPXcommand to retrieve an entire DB form. Once the entire DB form has beenretrieved, the GETAPXFLD command will search through the file and locatethe desired field. The output generated upon completion of this processwill then be the following:

Get APXRCV DB Form ceqsu2 Field rmi_thresh:

Field rmi_thresh=0

The DB form filename is given the name GET_db_form_name.dbf. Forexample, the command, WAM:GETAPXFLD cell2 vssw, will create a default DBfile called GET_cell2.dbf in the script output directory. If thisdefault file already exists in the script output directory, theGETAPXFLD command will simply search the file for the desireddb_field_name.

ERRORS: See GETAPX command.

If an error occurs in retrieving the APXRCV DB form field value, the WAMInterpreter will generate an error and the field will not be retrieved.The APXVAR variable will then be set to ERROR.

ALTERS: APXVAR.

DEFAULT VALUE: APXVAR is set to NULL upon initial startup, and is oftype string. The WAM:INITIALIZE command does not alter this variable.

SEE ALSO: WAM:GETAPX db_form_name db_file_name, WAM:PUTAPXFLDdb_form_name db_field_name

EXAMPLE: The following script will retrieve a field value from an APXRCVDB form, set the value to zero, and at the end restore the DB form toits original state:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:ANT 1

WAM:GETAPXFLD ceqsu2 rmi_thresh

IF:APXVAR NE 0

THENDO:

WAM:SETVAR APXVAR 0

WAM:PUTAPXFLD ceqsu2 rmi_thresh

ELSEDO:

ENDIF:

WAM:PUTAPX ceqsu2 GET_ceqsu2

WAM:ENDTEST

GETCELLS

The GETCELLS command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to retrieve all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) the cell numbers for the current MSC.

SYNTAX: WAM:GETCELLS

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:GETCELLS

DESCRIPTION: The GETCELLS command is a special function command. Whenexecuted it automatically loads all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) the cell numbers for the current MSC into the WAMI VARn CELLList. Upon successful execution the GETCELLS command will set the WAMIVAR variable WAMVAR to the total number of cells on the current MSC.

This command is only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)effective if the previously executed TI interface command was theTI:op:cell, generic command, and OutBuff holds the output of suchcommand. Otherwise, WAMVAR will be set to 0, and the WAMI VARn List willremain unchanged.

The GETCELLS command is a multi-operational command. Upon successfulexecution, the CELL numbers retrieved are assigned to the WAMI VARn CELLList, meaning a CELL List is automatically declared within the script.The CELL numbers within the CELL List can then be referenced within thescript as WAMI VARn variables, according to their index position in thelist. For example, CELLVAR2 refers to the second CELL number in the CELLList. The GETCELLS command assigns the CELL numbers in numerical order.

Also, like standard WAMI VARn variable assignment commands, theexecution of this command also enables an association with the WAMIglobal CELL variable. Therefore, until the WAMI global CELL variableassociation is transferred to a WAMI VAR variable, or disabled, all (inthis embodiment of the WAMIL language) references to the WAMI globalCELL variable will use the CELLVAR1 value. Thus upon successfulexecution of the GETCELLS command the WAMI global CELL variable isimmediately associated with CELLVAR1, as if a WAM:CELLVAR1 command hadalso been executed. Therefore this command not only (in this embodimentof the WAMIL language) retrieves cell numbers but acts as if aWAM:CELLLIST and WAM:CELLVAR1 command had been executed sequentially.

For script syntax, upon successful execution of the GETCELLS command,the CELL number within a script shall be referenced as CELLVAR1 fromthat point forward.

If more than one GETCELLS command is used in a WAMIL script, the newcell numbers retrieved will overwrite the pre-existing cell numbers inthe CELL List.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a GETCELLS command:

Total Number Of Cells on MSC 5 is 4

CELL List Values: 2 49 101 160

ERRORS: If the GETCELLS command is executed, and the previous TIinterface command executed was not TI:op:cell, generic the WAMInterpreter will print the following warning message to the WAMIL reportfile:

WARNING:

Current MSC Cell Numbers Not Retrieved.

Must Execute TI:op:cell, generic Command First!

Any references within a script to a WAMI VARn CELL List variable priorto the declaration of the CELL List, in this case the successfulexecution of the GETCELLS command, will generate a syntax error.

ALTERS: WAMI VARn CELL List, WAMVAR

DEFAULT VALUE: The WAMI VARn CELL List variable is set to 0 upon initialstartup, and is of type integer, meaning only (in this embodiment of theWAMIL language) CELLVAR1 has a value of zero. The WAM:INITIALIZE commanddoes not reset this list.

SEE ALSO: WAM:GETGEN

EXAMPLE: The following script executes a TI command on all the MSCcells:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:op:cell, generic

WAM:GETCELLS

IF:WAMVAR NE 0

THENDO:

WAM:SET WAMI 1

WAM:SET CELL CELLVAR

WHILE:TEST_EXPR WAMI LTE WAMVAR

WAM:GETLISTVAR CELLVAR CELLLIST WAM

TI:op:cell CELLVAR

IF:OMSG COMPLETED

THEN:CONTINUE

ELSE:WAITQUERY 10 TI 2

INCR WAMI 1

ENDWHILE:

ELSEDO:

WAM:PRINT No Cells on MSC MSCVAR

ENDIF:

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

GETGEN

The GETGEN command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to retrieve the generic value forthe current cell number and set the WAMI global variable GEN to thatvalue.

SYNTAX: WAM:GETGEN

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:GETGEN

DESCRIPTION: The GETGEN command when executed automatically sets theWAMI global variable GEN to the generic value for the current cellnumber defined by the WAMI global variable CELL.

Successful execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) association which exists between this WAMI globalvariable and any WAMI VAR variable.

This command is only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)effective if the previously executed TI interface command was theTI:op:cell, generic command, and OutBuff holds the output of suchcommand. Otherwise, the WAMI global variable GEN will remain unchanged.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a GETGEN command:

Current Cell 49 Generic: a34Y012t

ERRORS: If the GETGEN command is executed, and the previous TI interfacecommand executed was not TI:op:cell, generic the WAM Interpreter willprint the following warning message to the WAMIL report file:

WARNING:

Current Cell Generic Not Retrieved.

Must Execute TI:op:cell, generic Command First!

ALTERS: GEN.

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:GEN value

EXAMPLE: The following script will execute a sub-WAMIL script on allcells with the generic value specified by the user:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:WAMLIST Enter Generic Value For Cells To Be Tested

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:op:cell, generic

WAM:GETCELLS

IF:WAMVAR NE 0

THENDO:

WAM:SET WAMI 1

WAM:SET CELL CELLVAR

WHILE:TEST EXPR_WAMVAR NE 0

WAM:GETLISTVAR CELLVAR CELLLIST WAM

WAM:GETGEN

IF:GENERIC WAMVAR1

THENDO:

WAM:EXEC CERT jt1234

ELSEDO

ENDIF:

WAM:INCR WAMI 1

WAM:DECRVAR WAMVAR 1

ENDWHILE:

ELSEDO:

WAM:PRINT No Cells on MSC MSCVAR Tested

ENDIF:

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

GETLISTVAR

The GETLISTVAR command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to assign the WAMI VARn List,var_list_name, variable value, in the position indicated by the argumentindex, to the WAMI VAR variable var_variable.

SYNTAX: WAM:GETLISTVAR var_variable var_list_name index

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:GETLISTVAR CELLVAR CELLLIST 2

DESCRIPTION: GETLISTVAR is an assignment command which automaticallyassigns the var_list_name variable value in the position indicated bythe argument index to the WAMI VAR variable var_variable. This commandcan only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be executed if theWAMI VARn List has been declared in the script. Upon execution, thiscommand performs a straightforward assignment of the WAMI VARn Listvariable value to the WAMI VAR variable var_variable.

The index argument can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be avalid index into the WAMI VARn List. Any List value can be assigned toany (in this WAMIL language embodiment) WAMI VAR variable by executionof this command, where index is the variable value location within theWAMI VARn List.

The index argument can also reference to a WAMI global variable, WAMIVAR variable, or WAMI VARn List variable name. In such a case thecurrent value of the referenced variable is used as the index position.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a GETLISTVAR command, when a CCC List of 3was previously declared, and the CCC List numbers passed as an argumentare 2 4 6:

Set CCCVAR To CCCVAR2 Value Of 4

ERRORS: An invalid index argument, where the index refers to a VARn Listindex outside the list range, will generate an error. Script executionwill then be aborted.

If a GETLISTVAR command is used within a script in which nocorresponding WAMI VARn List has been declared, the WAM Interpreter willgenerate an error and terminate execution of the script.

ALTERS: WAMI VAR variable given.

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:SETVAR var_variable value

EXAMPLE: The following script executes a TI command for each CCU numberin a list:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:WAMLIST Enter Two CCU Numbers

WAM:SET CCU CCUVAR

WAM:CONNECT TI

WAM:GETLISTVAR CCUVAR WAMLIST 1

TI:op:cell 49, ccc 1, ccu CCUVAR

WAM:GETLISTVAR CCUVAR WAMLIST 2

TI:op:cell 49, ccc 1, ccu CCUVAR

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

GETROP

The GETROP command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to retrieve all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) the ROP information specified by thearguments.

SYNTAX: WAM:GETROP range pattern

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:GETROP 0 *

DESCRIPTION: The GETROP command is a special function command. Whenexecuted the WAM Interpreter automatically retrieves all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) the ROP information specified by thearguments for the current MSC.

The GETROP commands acts per the contents of the TAGS FIFO buffer. TheTAGS FIFO buffer holds unique tag numbers for each TI command executedin the script. These tag numbers are included in output messagesgenerated by TI commands, and are unique for each message. The TAGS FIFObuffer is a First-In-First-Out buffer. Therefore the order of the tagnumbers in the buffer is the same order as the TI commands executedwithin the script. The TAGS FIFO buffer is never flushed unless aFLUSHTAGS command is executed, and is continuously appended to with theexecution of TI commands.

Upon execution, GETROP retrieves all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) messages within the ROP which correspond to the tag numbersstored in the TAGS FIFO buffer. If the range argument is 0, and thepattern argument is *, then all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) the ROP messages from the first tag number in the TAGS FIFObuffer, up to and including the messages with the last tag number in theTAGS FIFO buffer, will be retrieved and printed in the script WAMILreport file.

The pattern argument can be any (in this WAMIL language embodiment)string and include glob-style matching characters. For example, if thepattern REPT* is used, with a range of 0, then only (in this embodimentof the WAMIL language) messages between the tag numbers in the TAGS FIFObuffer which include the string REPT will be printed in the scriptoutput file.

The range argument can be used to specify a range within or outside thetag numbers held in the TAGS FIFO buffer. For example, a range of +100,will print all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) ROP messageswhich start 100 numbers before the first tag number in the TAGS FIFObuffer, and up to and including 100 numbers after the last tag number inthe TAGS FIFO buffer. A range argument of −100 will do the opposite.That is print ROP messages from 100 numbers after the first message inthe TAGS FIFO buffer, up to and including 100 numbers before the lasttag number in the TAGS FIFO buffer.

The GETROP pattern argument also supports keywords. These keywords aretranslated into specific actions. For example, when the WAM Interpreterstarts execution of a test the start and end of the test is stamped onthe ROP. Therefore to retrieve all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) the output messages from the ROP which pertain to theexecution of a script a user can use the ALLWAMI keyword. Below is alist of GETROP keywords. This list will grow as needed:

GETROP KEYWORD DESCRIPTION ALLWAM All ROP output from the start ofscript execution until the end. ALLDAY All ROP messages which pertain tothe same day as script execution start date. ALLHOUR ALL ROP messageswhich pertain to the same hour as script execution start hour.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a GETROP command:

ROP Output Retrieved:

11/16/98 08:33:45 #106612

M 33 OP:CELL 1 LC 20, UCL, VERSION

MAIN NVM 231198

MAIN ROM 082294

ANGEL 11

ENC ROM 010491

DEC NVM 040790

DEC ROM 090193

BASEBAND 0827942

ROP Output End:

ERRORS: If the GETROP command is executed, and the TAGS FIFO buffer isempty. Nothing will be printed to the script output file.

If an error is generated during retrieval of information from the ROP,such errors will be printed in the script output file.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

EXAMPLE: The following script executes two TI commands and thenretrieves all the corresponding ROP information prior to terminating:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:op:cell 49, ccc 1, ccu 1

WAM:CCU 2

TI:op:cell 49, ccc 1, ccu 2

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:GETROP 0 ALLWAM

WAM:ENDTEST

GETSDP

The GETSDP command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Retrieves an indicator STATE, COLOR, and VALUE from the currentSDP in the WAMI OutBuff for the WAMI global variable associated with theindicator name, SDPVAR, provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:GETSDP indicator_name

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:GETSDP CCCOOS

DESCRIPTION: The GETSDP command is a special function command which setsthe WAMI variables SDPVAR_STATE, SDPVAR_COLOR, and SDPVAR_VALUE to therespective STATE, COLOR, and VALUE of the indicator name, SDPVAR,provided as an argument. The STATE, COLOR, and VALUE is retrieved fromthe current SDP held in the WAMI OutBuff. The specific indicator forwhich the STATE, COLOR, and VALUE is retrieved is determined by usingthe indicator name provided in conjunction with the numerical value ofits associated WAMI global variable, if any.

Almost all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) supportedindicator names have an associated WAMI global variable. For example,indicator name CCCOOS is associated with the WAMI global variable CCC,and indicator name CHANL is associated with the WAMI global variableBBA, on SDP 2138.

Upon execution of the GETSDP command, SDPVAR_VALUE can be set to any (inthis WAMIL language embodiment) text, numerical, or alphanumericalstring retrieved from the current SDP which represents the desiredindicator. This is usually the alphanumeric string displayed with theindicator. SDPVAR_STATE and SDPVAR_COLOR are fixed pre-defined statesand colors. The list of pre-defined states is extensive and SDPdependent. These indicator states which are mapped to a color aredescribed in the Operations, Administration, and Maintenance Guide, Vol.1, 401-610-160, Issue 9, manual and will not be explained here. Colorsare mapped to a state by the GETSDP command depending on the SDP, perthe above mentioned document.

A list of valid STATE words which SDPVAR_STATE can be set to is given inthe GETSDP States Table provided below. A list of all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) valid GETSDP indicator names supportedby the GETSDP command, along with their respective SDP and associatedWAMI global variable, if any, and WAMI version in which they aresupported is given in the GETSDP Indicator Names Table below.

Below is a list of valid COLOR words which SDPVAR_COLOR can be set to:

COLOR BLACK_ON_GREEN BLACK_ON_RED BLACK_ON_WHITE BLACK_ON_YELLOWBLUE_ON_YELLOW MAGENTA_ON_BLACK RED_ON_GREEN RED_ON_WHITE RED_ON_YELLOWWHITE_ON_BLACK WHITE_ON_BLUE WHITE_ON_MAGENTA WHITE_ON_REDWHITE_ON_RED_FLASH

Since an SDP can be cell site equipment dependent, the WAMI globalvariable CELL_TYPE can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) firstbe set to the correct type prior to the execution of the GETSDP command.The default value for CELL_TYPE is SERIESII.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file for the PAF indicator name, upon execution of a WAM:GETSDPPAF command for SDP 2138:

SDP Page 2138 Query results:

BBA 19 Physical Antenna Face

NOPAGE BLACK_ON_YELLOW 1

Where SDPVAR_STATE has been set to NOPAGE, SDPVAR_COLOR has been set toBLACK_ON_YELLOW, and SDPVAR_VALUE has been set to 1.

Since there is an extensive list of possible indicator names exampleoutputs will not be shown here for each indicator. all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) indicator outputs follow the sameformat as above, the second line being a description of the indicator.After the execution of the GETSDP command, the variables SDPVAR_STATE,SDPVAR_COLOR, and SDPVAR_VALUE can then be tested.

ERRORS: An SDP interface command can (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) be executed prior to the execution of the GETSDP command orthe SDPVAR_STATE, SDPVAR_COLOR, and SDPVAR_VALUE variables will each beset to INVALID, and an error will be generated.

The SDPVAR_STATE for the corresponding SDPVAR_COLOR retrieved is releasedependent. Therefore, the WAMI global variable REL can (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) first be set to the correct softwarerelease value prior to the execution of the GETSDP command or invalidresults may be returned. The default value for the REL variable is 8.0.

The SDPVAR_STATE, SDPVAR_COLOR, and SDPVAR_VALUE variables remainunchanged within a script until the execution of a subsequent GETSDPcommand.

Using indicator names not valid for the current SDP will also set theSDPVAR_STATE, SDPVAR_COLOR, and SDPVAR_VALUE variables each to INVALID,and generate an error.

If a valid indicator name is used for the current SDP, and the indicatorname is not currently displayed, the SDPVAR_STATE, SDPVAR_COLOR, andSDPVAR_VALUE variables will each be set to NOTSHOWN.

If a new, or undefined, STATE or COLOR are retrieved for the indicatorname, the GETSDP command will set SDPVAR_COLOR and SDPVAR_STATE toUNDEFINED.

Execution of the GETSDP command after the execution of any (in thisWAMIL language embodiment) other SDP command will set the SDPVAR_STATE,SDPVAR_COLOR, and SDPVAR_VALUE variables to INVALID, and generate anerror.

ALTERS: SDPVAR, SDPVAR_STATE, SDPVAR_COLOR, SDPVAR_VALUE

DEFAULT VALUE: SDPVAR_STATE, SDPVAR_COLOR, and SDPVAR_VALUE, are all (inthis embodiment of the WAMIL language) set to INVALID upon initialstartup. SDPVAR is set to NULL. The WAM:INITIALIZE command does notalter these variables.

EXAMPLE: The following script will set the variables SDPVAR_STATE,SDPVAR_COLOR, and SDPVAR_VALUE to the respective STATE, COLOR, and VALUEof the CCC 19 indicator on SDP 2138, and then test if the SDPVAR_STATEvariable is ACT:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CCC 19

WAM:CONNECT SDP

SDP:2138,49

WAM:DISCONNECT SDP

WAM:GETSDP CCC

IF:TEST_EXPR SDPVAR_STATE EQ ACT

THENDO:

WAM:PRINT CCC CCCVAR is Active!

ELSEDO:

WAM:PRINT CCC CCCVAR is NOT Active!

ENDIF:

WAM:ENDTEST

Although the VALUE of the CCC 19 indicator is in fact the number 19,SDPVAR_VALUE is more useful when a GETSDP command is executed toretrieve the number of CE's OOS for a specific CCC, or a specific BBAfrequency. For example, the following script tests to see if any ChannelElements are OOS for CCC 19, and then sets SDPVAR_VALUE to the VALUE ofthe BBA 19 channel frequency indicator and tests if the frequency is150. If no CEs are OOS, and the frequency is correct, the script thenexecutes another WAMIL script:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:BBA 19

WAM:CCC 19

WAM:OUTPUTOFF

WAM:CONNECT SDP

SDP:2138,49

WAM:DISCONNECT SDP

WAM:GETSDP CCCOOS

IF:TEST_EXPR SDPVAR_VALUE NE NOTSHOWN

THENDO:

WAM:PRINT CCC CCCVAR CEs OOS, /w

a total of SDPVAR_VALUE

WAM:ENDTEST

ELSEDO:

ENDIF:

WAM:GETSDP CHANL

IF:TEST_EXPR SDPVAR_VALUE EQ 150

THENDO:

ELSEDO:

WAM:PRINT Channel Frequency is Not Correct, /w

it is SDPVAR_VALUE

WAM:ENDTEST

ENDIF:

WAM:UNIX WAMI30jt1234 -msc MSCVAR -cell CELLVAR

WAM:ENDTEST

Below is an example of an SDP 2138 query for FLEXENT cell siteequipment:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 38

WAM:SET MICROCELL 1

WAM:SET CELL_TYPE MICRO

WAM:CONNECT SDP

SDP:2138,38

WAM:DISCONNECT SDP

WAM:GETSDP CRCSTAT

WAM:ENDTEST

Below is an example of an SDP 2121 query for the status of every cell onan MSC:

WAM:OUTPUTOFF

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CONNECT SDP

SDP:2121

WAM:DISCONNECT SDP

WAM:SET CELL CELLVAR

WAM:SETVAR CELLVAR 1

WHILE:TEST_EXPR CELLVAR LT 223

WAM:GETSDP CELL

WAM:INCRVAR CELLVAR 1

ENDWHILE:

WAM:ENDTEST

GETSDP Support Commands Table:

SDP COMMAND CELL_TYPE 2121 SERIESII 2132 SERIESII 2134 SERIESII 2138SERIESII 2138 MICRO 3.0 2139 SERIESII 2140 SERIESII 2141 SERIESII

GETSDP States Table:

STATE DESCRIPTION ACT Active ALARM Alarm ALLOWED Allowed ARR_ACTIVEAutomatic radio reconfiguration active BLKD Blocked BUSY_ACTIVE Traffic,activc state CAMP_ON Camp on CE_FAIL Overhead CE failed pilot level FTCP_I Call processing inhibited GROW Growth IDLE Traffic INDETMNTIndeterminate INH Inhibited INHIBITED Inhibited INIT Transient clear,stable clear, or boot initialization phase LIMIT_EX Limit Exceeded MAJORMajor Alarm MINOR Minor Alarm NONE No State NOPAGE No Page NORMAL NormalOFF Off ON On OOS Out Of Service OOS_EX Out Of Service EX OVLD ProcessorOverload PILOTDG Pilot DG PSA_ALARM PSA Alarm STBY Standby TRBL TroubleUNDEFINED GETSDP TOOL Undefined State UNEQ Unequipped UNKNOWN UnknownState WARNING Warning

GETSDP Indicator Names Table:

DESCRIP- INDICATOR CELL_TYPE SDP GLOBAL TION 5EDCS_CRITICAL SERIESII2141 5E DCS Critical Alarm State 5EDCS_MAJOR SERIESII 2141 5E DCS MajorAlarm State 5EDCS_MINOR SERIESII 2141 5E DCS Minor Alarm State5EDCS_STATUS SERIESII 2141 5E DCS Status AFAC SERIESII 2141 DCS AUTO-PLEX Facility Status AUDITS SERIESII 2132 Cell Site Audits StatusAUDIT_HEH_OUT SERIESII 2132 Audits Out- put/HEH Messages State BBASERIESII 2138 BBA BBA BDTYPE SERIESII 2134 DS1 DS1 Trunk Signaling BoardType BFC SERIESII 2139 Blocked From Cell Bit BFD SERIESII 2139 BlockedFrom DCS Bit BFM SERIESII 2139 Blocked From MSC Bit BLK_RSN1 SERIESII2139 Sector I Blocked Reason BLK_RSN2 SERIESII 2139 Sector 2 BlockedReason BLK_RSN3 SERIESII 2139 Sector 3 Blocked Reason BOOT SERIESII 2132Cell Site Automatic Boot State CALL_PRO- SERIESII 2132 Call Process-CESSING ing State CBRSTAT MICRO 2138 MICRO- MICRO- CELL CELL CBR StatusCC0 SERIESII 2140 DCS DCS Com- mon Con- troller 0 Status CC1 SERIESII2140 DCS DCS Com- mon Con- troller 1 Status CCC SERIESII 2138 CCC CCCCCCOOS SERIESII 2138 CCC CCC OOS CEs CCURSN SERIESII 2139 CCU CCU StateReason CCUSRC SERIESII 2139 CCU CCU State Source CCUCEPAF SERIESII 2139CCU, CE CCU CE Antenna Face CCUCESTAT SERIESII 2139 CCU, CE CCU CEStatus CDMA_INV_CTL SERIESII 2132 CDMA In- ventory Con- trol StateCDMACNUM SERIESII 2139 CDMA Carrier Number CDN SERIESII 2121 CDN CDNStatus Block CELL SERIESII 2121 CELL CELL Site Status CEOOS MICRO 2138MICRO- MICRO- CELL CELL OOS CEs CHANL MICRO 2138 MICRO- MICRO- CELL CELLChannel Frequency CHANL SERIESII 2138 BBA BBA Channel Frequency COMMSERIESII 2141 DCS Com- munications Status CRCSTAT MICRO 2138 MICRO-MICRO- CELL CELL CRC Status CTRMSTAT MICRO 2138 MICRO- MICRO- CELL CELLCTRM Status DCS MICRO 2138 MICRO- CELL DCS Serving DCS SERIESII 2121 DCSDCS Status DCS SERIESII 2140 DCS DCS Status DCSTG SERIESII 2121 DCS DCSTrunk Group DIVERR_OUT SERIESII 2132 Diversity Error Im- balance Out-put State DL0 SERIESII 2140 DCS DCS Data Link 0 Status DL1 SERIESII 2140DCS DCS Data Link 1 Status DLN1 SERIESII 2121 Direct Link Node 1 DLN2SERIESII 2121 Direct Link Node 2 DIVALRM MICRO 2138 MICRO- MICRO- CELLCELL DIV ALRM DS1 SERIESII 2134 DS1 DS1 ECP_AUD SERIESII 2121 ECP AuditsState ECP_OVLD SERIESII 2121 ECP Over- load Indi- cator State EQPSERIESII 2140 DCS DCS Equip- ment Status FWD_SET- SERIESII 2132 ForwardSet- UP_CHANL up channel Control State FUNC_TESTS SERIESII 2132 CellSite Routine Functional Tests State GPSSTAT MICRO 2138 MICRO- MICRO-CELL CELL GPS Status IMS SERIESII 2121 IMS Status INCMDS1 MICRO 2138MICRO- MICRO- CELL CELL In- Coming DS1 INTERRUPTS SERIESII 2132 CellSite Hardware In- terrupts State LINERATE SERIESII 2134 DS1 DS1 FacilityMICROCELL MICRO 2138 MICRO- MICRO- CELL CELL MSC SERIESII 2121 MSCDirect Net- worked MSC State OFD_CAP SERIESII 2132 OFD-CAP State OFD_MSSERIESII 2132 OFD-MS State OFD_PG SERIESII 2132 OFD-PG State OMPSERIESII 2121 OMP and FLA_OMP State OMP_COM SERIESII 2121 DCI Link,Inter- processor Communica- tions State OMPLK0 SERIESII 2121 DCI Link 0State OMPLK1 SERIESII 2121 DCI Link 1 State OPMSG SERIESII 2121 OutputMessage Direction Status OUTGDS1 MICRO 2138 MICRO- MICRO CELL CELL Out-Going DS1 PAF SERIESII 2138 BBA BBA Physical Antenna Face PAFSTATE MICRO2138 MICRO- MICRO- CELL CELL Phys- ical Antenna Face State PAFSTATENUMMICRO 2138 MICRO- MICRO- CELL CELL Phys- ical Antenna Face NumberPRASE_MONITOR SERIESII 2132 Automatic Cell Site Removal on RepeatedPhasing PPG MICRO 2138 MICRO- Packet Pipe CELL Group PPTGMEMNUM SERIESII2139 Packet Pipe Trunk Group Member PPW MICRO 2138 MICRO- MICRO- CELLCELL Packet Pipe Width PPW SERIESII 2138 CCC CCC Packet Pipe WidthRECVAMP MICRO 2138 MICRO- MICRO- CELL CELL RECV AMP RTDIAG SERIESII 2132Cell Site Routine Hardware Diagnostics SECTNUM1 SERIESII 2139 SectorItem 1 Number SECTNUM2 SERIESII 2139 Sector Item 2 Number SECTNUM3SERIESII 2139 Sector Item 3 Number STATE SERIESII 2134 DS1 DS1 StateSUMMARY SERIESII 2141 DCS Com- munications Status Summary TFUSTAT MICRO2138 MICRO- MICRO- CELL CELL TFU Status TRKGRP SERIESII 2140 DCS DCSTrunk Group Status XMITAMP MICRO 2138 MICRO- MICRO- CELL CELL XMIT AMP

GET_TI

The GET_TI command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to assign to var_variable thevalue located in position index relative to the string provided.

SYNTAX: WAM:GET_TI var_variable index string

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:GET_TI MCRVAR 1 MCR

DESCRIPTION: The GET_TI command is a special function command whichallows a user to retrieve a specific value from any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) TI output message, and assign that value to aspecific WAMI VAR variable.

Execution of this command causes the WAM Interpreter to search the WAMIbuffer for the first occurrence which matches the argument string. Theindex argument then specifies the location of the desired value relativeto the string matched. The WAMI VAR variable specified by the argumentvar_variable is then set to that value.

For example, consider the following TI output message:

M 28 REPT:CP, DN 2019567291 MIN 2019567291

MOBILE SERIAL NUMBER X198e13b

DCS 5

CGSA 1

CDN 2

MCR 647

ISR NONE

Execution of the command WAM:GET_TI MCRVAR 1 MCR, will set the WAMI VARvariable MCRVAR to the value of 647, and execution of the commandWAM:GET_TI MOBILEVAR 1 DN will set the WAMI VAR variable MOBILEVAR tothe value of 2019567291. Execution of either of the following commandswill set the VAR variable WAMVAR to the value of X198e13b:

WAM:GET_TI WAMVAR 1 MOBILE SERIAL NUMBER

WAM:GET_TI WAMVAR 2 SERIAL

Execution of this command causes a direct assignment to the WAMI VARvariable specified. It does not establish an association between theWAMI VAR variable specified and its complementary WAMI global variable.

If the string provided is not matched, the WAMI VAR variable specifiedby the argument var_variable will remain unchanged.

If the index position provided yields no value, the WAMI VAR variablespecified by the argument var_variable will remain unchanged.

The string argument can also include references to WAMI globalvariables, or WAMI VARn variables. To reference a WAMI global variablethe suffix VAR is simply added to the WAMI global variable name. This isnot to be mistaken with WAMI VAR variables. Although when referencingWAMI global variables within strings the names resemble WAMI VARvariables, this naming convention was chosen to allow references to WAMIglobal variables and still be able to print the variable name. Toinclude the value of a WAMI VAR variable, a WAMI global variable can (inthis embodiment of the

WAMIL language) first be associated. Then references to the WAMI globalvariable will yield the value of the WAMI VAR variable it is associatedwith.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution an GET_TI command:

Set MCRVAR to 647 per TI output message.

ERRORS:. The argument var_variable can (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) be a valid WAMI VAR variable name or a syntax error will begenerated and script execution will be aborted.

The argument index can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be avalid positive integer number or a syntax error will be generated andscript execution will be aborted.

If this command is executed and the WAMI buffer does not contain any (inthis WAMIL language embodiment) TI output message, an error will begenerated during execution of the script. Such error will be printed inthe script output file. The WAMI VAR variable specified by the argumentvar_variable will remain unchanged.

If the value retrieved is not of the same type as the WAMI VAR variablespecified, an error will be generated, the error message printed in thescript output file, and the WAMI VAR variable specified by the argumentvar_variable will remain unchanged.

ALTERS: WAMI global variable provided.

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

EXAMPLE: The following WAMIL script determines the CCC, CCU and CE amobile call is on:

WAM:MSCVAR

WAM:CELLVAR

WAM:WAMLIST Enter A Mobile Phone Number

WAM:SET MOBILE WAMVAR1

WAM:SET MCR MCRVAR

WAM:SETVAR MCRVAR 0

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:op:dn “WAMVAR1”

WAM:GET_TI MCRVAR 1 MCR

IF:TEST_EXPR MCRVAR EQ 0

THENDO:

WAM:PRINT Call on MOBILE WAMVAR1 is Not Up!

WAM:ENDTEST

ELSEDO:

ENDIF:

WAM:SET CDN CDNVAR

WAM:GET_TI CDNVAR 1 CDN

TI:op:mcr MCRVAR, cdn CDNVAR

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:SET CCC CCCVAR

WAM:SET CCU CCUVAR

WAM:SET CE CEVAR

WAM:GET_TI CCCVAR 1 CELL CELLVAR CCC

WAM:GET_TI CCUVAR 1 CELL CELLVAR CCC CCCVAR, CCU

WAM:GET_TI CEVAR 1 CELL CELLVAR CCC CCCVAR, CCU

CCUVAR, CE

WAM:PRINT Mobile Call is on CCC CCCVAR, CCU CCUVAR, CE

CEVAR.

WAM:ENDTEST

INCR

The INCR command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to increment the WAMI globalvariable provided, by the value given.

SYNTAX: WAM:INCR global_variable value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:INCR BBA 2

DESCRIPTION: The INCR command increments the current value of the WAMIglobal variable provided by the argument global_variable, by the valuegiven. This command performs a straightforward addition. The WAMI globalvariable can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be of typeinteger. The value given can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)be a valid integer number.

This command only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) operates onWAMI global variables. To increment the value of a WAMI VAR variable usethe INCRVAR command.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution an INCR command:

Increment BBA from 2 to 4

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: WAMI global variable provided.

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:DECR global variable value

EXAMPLE: The following script increments BBA by two and then executes aTI command using the new BBA value.

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:BBA 4

TI:op:cell 49, bba 4

WAM:INCR BBA 2

TI:op:cell 49, bba 6

INCRVAR

The INCRVAR command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: The INCRVAR command instructs the WAM Interpreter to incrementthe WAMI VAR variable provided as an argument by the value given.

SYNTAX: WAM:INCRVAR var_variable value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:INCRVAR BBAVAR 1

DESCRIPTION: The INCRVAR command increments the current value of theWAMI VAR variable provided by the argument var_variable, by the valuegiven. This command performs a straightforward addition. The WAMI VARvariable can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be of typeinteger. The value given can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)be a valid integer number.

This command only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) operates onWAMI VAR variables. To increment the value of a WAMI global variable usethe INCR command.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution an INCRVAR command:

Increment BBAVAR by 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: WAMI VAR variable provided.

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:DECRVAR var variable value

EXAMPLE: The following script increments BBAVAR by two and then executesa TI command using the new BBAVAR value.

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:BBAVAR

TI:op:cell 49, bba BBAVAR

WAM:INCRVAR BBAVAR 2

TI:op:cell 49, bba BBAVAR

INITIALIZE

The INITIALIZE command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Sets all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) WAMI globalvariables to an initial state.

SYNTAX: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:INITIALIZE

DESCRIPTION: The INITIALIZE command sets all (in this embodiment of theWAMIL language) WAMI global variables to an initial default state.

GLOBALS: The following is a complete list all (in this embodiment of theWAMIL language) the WAMI global variables set by the INITIALIZE command,and the default value they are set to upon execution of such command:

WAMI VARIABLE VALUE TYPE ADDCE 0 Integer ADRS NULL String ANT 0 IntegerAU 1 Integer BBA 1 Integer CAT 0 Integer CCC 1 Integer CCU 1 IntegerCDMADPC 0 Integer CELL 0 Integer CFAIL 0 Integer CGSA 0 Integer CONFIG 0Integer CSC 0 Integer DCCH 0 Integer DCS 0 Integer DisplayDelay 1Integer DL 0 Integer DS1 0 Integer ECP 0 Integer GEN 0 String INACT 60 Integer LAC 0 Integer LC 0 Integer LFAIL 0 Integer LMT 0 IntegerMICROCELL 0 Integer MSC 0 Integer OC 0 Integer PH 0 String PL 0 IntegerRA 0 Integer RG 0 Integer RPT 0 Integer RptName None String SG 0 IntegerSPOOL 10  Integer SU 0 Integer SW 0 Integer TFAIL 0 Integer TimeOut 30 Integer TP 0 Integer TRACE 0 Integer TRKGRP 0 Integer TRKMBR 0 IntegerVRADPC 0 Integer VRN 0 Integer Wait 10  Integer XMITC 0 Integer

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a INITIALIZE command:

Initialize All WAMI Variables.

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: All WAMI global variables.

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: All WAMIL commands which modify WAMI variables.

INPUT

The INPUT command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Replaces the WAM Interpreter OutBuff with the contents offilename.

SYNTAX: WAM:INPUT filename

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:INPUT RESULTS.txt

DESCRIPTION: The INPUT command instructs the WAM Interpreter to load thecontents of the file specified by filename into OutBuff. If OutBuffcontains any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) previous data, the datawill be overwritten and lost.

The argument filename can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)include the complete path to the file. If no path is given, the WAMInterpreter will assume the file is located in the current script outputdirectory.

The INPUT command filename argument can include references to WAMIglobal variables, or WAMI VARn variables. To reference a WAMI globalvariable the suffix VAR is simply added to the WAMI global variablename. For example, the following filename, CELLVAR.txt, will beinterpreted as, 101.txt, if the script cell number is 101 upon executionof the INPUT command.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to thescript WAMIL report file upon execution of an INPUT command:

Load File RESULTS.txt

ERRORS: If any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) errors occur inopening or locating the filename specified, such errors will be printedin the WAMIL report file.

If the file to be loaded is too large, unpredictable errors may result.

ALTERS: OutBuff.

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: All OutBuff related WAMIL commands.

LAC

The LAC command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global linear amplifier circuit numbervariable, LAC, to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:LAC value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:LAC 1

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:LAC command sets the WAMI global linear amplifiercircuit number variable to the value provided as an argument. Afterexecution of this command, all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) subsequent commands which require use of a linear amplifiercircuit number, and all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)IF-construct commands which test the current script linear amplifiercircuit number, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of a LAC command:

Set Linear Amplifier Circuit To 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: LAC

DEFAULT VALUE: LAC is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines set the WAMIL script LAC variable to1 and then executes a TI command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:LAC 1

TI:op:cell 49, lac 1

LAUNCH

The LAUNCH command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to launch the WAMIL scriptprovided as argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:LAUNCH path wamil_script -switch . . .

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:LAUNCH HOME jt1234 -msc 5 -cell 101

DESCRIPTION: The LAUNCH command instructs the WAM Interpreter to launchthe WAMIL script, provided by the argument wamil script, located atpath.

The launched WAMIL script will be executed independently from thelaunching script, and not alter any (in this WAMIL language embodiment)WAMI global variables or flags of such script The launched script willgenerate its own status display window, associated interface sessions,and WAMIL report file. The launching script will continue with executionof the next script line and not wait for the launched script to becompleted.

The argument path can be any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) valid,complete UNIX pathname. The LAUNCH command allows supports WAMInterpreter path keywords which can be used for the path argument.

The -switch arguments can be any (in this WAMIL language embodiment)valid WAM Interpreter command line switch.

The -switch arguments can also include references to WAMI globalvariables, or WAMI VARn variables. To reference a WAMI global variablethe suffix VAR is simply added to the WAMI global variable name. This isnot to be mistaken with WAMI VAR variables. Although when referencingWAMI global variables within strings the names resemble WAMI VARvariables, this naming convention was chosen to allow references to WAMIglobal variables and still be able to print the variable name. Toinclude the value of a WAMI VAR variable, a WAMI global variable can (inthis embodiment of the WAMIL language) first be associated. Thenreferences to the WAMI global variable will yield the value of the WAMIVAR variable it is associated with.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a LAUNCH command:

Launch Script jt1234

ERRORS: If an invalid path is provided as an argument, the WAMInterpreter will generate an error and the WAMIL script will not belaunched.

If an invalid WAMIL script name is provided as an argument, the WAMInterpreter will generate an error and no WAMIL script will be launched.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:EXEC path wamil_script

EXAMPLE: The following script will launch a WAMIL script:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:BBA 4

WAM:CONFIG 150

WAM:LAUNCH SHARE jt1234

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:cfr:cell 49, multi bba 4; config 150

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

LC

The LC command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global locate radio number variable, LC, tothe value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:LC value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:LC 1

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:LC command sets the WAMI global locate radio numbervariable to the value provided as an argument. After execution of thiscommand, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of a locate radio number, and all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands which test thecurrent script locate radio number, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of a LC command:

Set Locate Radio To 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: LC

DEFAULT VALUE: LC is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines set the WAMIL script LC variable to1 and then execute a TI command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:LC 1

TI:op:cell 49, lc 1

LMT

The LMT command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global lightwave microcell transceiver numbervariable, LMT, to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:LMT value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:LMT 1

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:LMT command sets the WAMI global lightwavemicrocell transceiver number variable to the value provided as anargument. After execution of this command, all (in this embodiment ofthe WAMIL language) subsequent commands which require use of a lightwavemicrocell transceiver number, and all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) IF-construct commands which test the current script lightwavemicrocell transceiver number, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of a LMT command:

Set Lightwave Microcell Transceiver To 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: LMT

DEFAULT VALUE: LMT is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines set the WAMIL script LMT variable to1 and then execute a TI command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:LMT 1

TI:op:cell 49, lmt 1

LOOPCELL

The LOOPCELL command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to execute the entire WAMILscript once per cell number provided in the command arguments.

SYNTAX: WAM:LOOPCELL cells . . .

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:LOOPCELL 85 49 160

DESCRIPTION: The LOOPCELL command is a special function looping command.LOOPCELL instructs the WAM Interpreter to execute the entire WAMILscript once for each cell number listed in the argument cells, in effectcreating a script looping effect. The first cell number given in theLOOPCELL command list becomes the default cell number for the script.

The list of cells provided as an argument can (in this embodiment of theWAMIL language) have the following format:

cell1 cell2 cell3 . . .

Where each cell number is separated by a blank space. The cell numberswill be executed in the order listed in the argument.

Upon execution of a script, the WAM Interpreter first loads the entirescript and checks each command for syntax errors prior to initiatingexecution. At this point, detection of the LOOPCELL command causes theWAM Interpreter to automatically enable script looping. The WAMInterpreter also at this point determines how many times the script willbe looped by counting the number of cells in the list.

For script syntax, when a LOOPCELL command is inserted the script CELLnumber shall be the first cell number in the list of cells provided.

The list of cells provided by the LOOPCELL command can only (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) be altered by execution of theGETCELLS command. In such a case, the next cell number executed willdepend on which loop the script execution is currently in.

If the list of cells provided is greater than one cell number, the WAMInterpreter will ignore all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)DISCONNECT commands, and the last script ENDTEST command, until thescript has been executed for the last cell. In this manner all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) interface sessions will remain nailedup until the script has been looped the correct number of times, toavoid login failures during the execution of any cell. The THEN:ENDTESTcommand, and any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) embeddedWAM:ENDTEST commands, will however not be ignored.

Execution of a WAM:CELL command within a script with LOOPCELL will causethe WAM Interpreter to stop looping the script.

SCRIPTOR: Upon insertion of this command, the Scriptor will remove all(in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) CELL commands, if any, fromthe script and any cell looping commands, and set the default cellnumber to the first cell number provided in the cells list. The Scriptorwill then regenerate the script using the first cell number as thedefault cell number.

The Scriptor automatically places this command below any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) existing DISPLAY or MSCVAR command. If thesecommands do not exist, LOOPCELL with be placed at the top of the script.

If a CELLVAR or a LOOPCELLVARS command exists in the script, uponinsertion of the LOOPCELL command they are automatically removed fromthe script.

A syntax error will occur if this command is placed after any (in thisWAMIL language embodiment) CONNECT command.

If the LOOPCELL command is deleted from the script, the first cellnumber in the list takes precedence for the entire script. The Scriptorwill then insert a CELL command in place of the LOOPCELL command. Theargument for the CELL command will be the first cell number in theLOOPCELL cells list.

If the LOOPCELL command already exists in a script, insertion of any (inthis WAMIL language embodiment) additional LOOPCELL commands causes theexisting cell numbers to be replaced with the new list of cell numbers.

The Scriptor will only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) allowone LOOPCELL command to be inserted into a script.

OUTPUT: Execution of the LOOPCELL command generates the following outputto the script WAMIL report file:

Cell Loop: 1

Start Test Cell: 49

ERRORS: If more than one LOOPCELL command is used in a WAMIL script, thecells list from the last LOOPCELL command will take precedence. Thus all(in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) preceding LOOPCELL commandshave no effect.

If LOOPCELL is included in a script with the CELLVAR or LOOPCELLVARScommand, unpredictable errors may result.

ALTERS: CELL

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:CELL value, WAM:GETCELLS, WAM:LOOPCELLVARS

EXAMPLE: The following script will loop three times, once for each cellnumber provided

WAM:LOOPCELL 85 49 160

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:op:cell 85

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

LOOPCELLVARS

The LOOPCELLVARS command can be embedded in the integration constructdata structure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to execute the entire WAMILscript once per cell number supplied to the script.

SYNTAX: WAM:LOOPCELLVARS

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:LOOPCELLVARS

DESCRIPTION: The LOOPCELLVARS command is a special function loopingcommand which instructs the WAM Interpreter that the list of cells forthe script will be supplied as a command line argument. Upon detectionof this command, the WAM Interpreter will search the command linearguments for the script cell numbers. The WAM Interpreter also at thispoint determines how many times the script will be looped by countingthe number of cells in the list. The WAMIL script will then be executedonce for each cell number passed as an argument, in effect creating aWAMIL script looping effect. The cell numbers will be executed in theorder listed in the argument.

Since the first cell number given in the argument is undetermined priorto execution of a WAMIL script, the first cell number can (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) be referenced as X. Thus for scriptsyntax, when a LOOPCELLVARS command is used the CELL number within ascript shall be referenced as X from that point forward.

NOTE:

For backwards compatibility CELLVAR can be referenced within TI and SDPinterface commands as X. Thus a TI interface command would be written asTI:op:cell X instead of as follows, TI:op:cell CELLVAR

The list of cells can only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) bealtered by execution of the GETCELLS command. In such a case, the nextcell number executed will depend on which loop the script execution iscurrently in.

If the list of cells provided is greater than one cell number, the WAMInterpreter will ignore all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)DISCONNECT and ENDTEST commands, until the script has been executed forthe last cell. In this manner all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) interface sessions will remain nailed up until the script hasbeen looped the correct number of times, to avoid login failures duringthe execution of any cell.

Execution of a WAM:CELL command within a script with LOOPCELLVARScommand will cause the WAM Interpreter to stop looping the script.

This command has a dual function and will initiate prompting by the WAMIGUI platform if the script is executed via the platform. For WAMI GUIplatform information refer to the WAMI GUI PLATFORM section below.

WAMI GUI PLATFORM: Prior to execution of a WAMIL script, the WAMI GUIplatform searches the script for special commands. If a WAM:LOOPCELLVARScommand is encountered the WAMI GUI platform will prompt the user forthe script cell numbers. Subsequent WAM:LOOPCELLVARS commandsencountered will not cause additional prompting.

SCRIPTOR: Upon insertion of this command, the Scriptor will remove all(in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) CELL commands, if any, fromthe script and any cell looping commands, and set the default cellnumber to the value X. The Scriptor will then regenerate the scriptusing the value X as the default cell number.

The Scriptor automatically places this command below any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) existing DISPLAY or MSCVAR command. If thesecommands do not exist, LOOPCELLVARS with be placed at the top of thescript.

If a CELLVAR or a LOOPCELL command exists in the script, upon insertionof the LOOPCELLVARS command they are automatically removed from thescript.

If the LOOPCELLVARS command is deleted from the script, the Scriptorwill prompt the user for a cell number and then insert a WAM:CELLcommand in place of the LOOPCELLVARS command.

The Scriptor will only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) allowone LOOPCELLVARS command to be inserted into a script.

A syntax error will occur if this command is placed after any (in thisWAMIL language embodiment) CONNECT command.

OUTPUT: Execution of the LOOPCELLVARS command generates the followingoutput to the script WAMIL report file:

Cell Loop: 1

Start Test Cell: 49

ERRORS: Multiple LOOPCELLVARS commands in a script have no additionaleffects.

If LOOPCELLVARS is included in a script with the CELLVAR or LOOPCELLcommand, unpredictable errors may result.

ALTERS: CELL

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:CELL value, WAM:GETCELLS, WAM:LOOPCELL cells . . .

EXAMPLE: The following script will loop once for each cell numbersupplied to the script:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:LOOPCELLVARS

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:op:cell X

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

MATHVAR

MATHVAR

The MATHVAR command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Causes the WAM Interpreter to perform simple mathematics, perthe type of operator provided, on the WAMI VAR variable provided by theargument var_variable.

SYNTAX: WAM:MATHVAR var_variable operator value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:MATHVAR CELLVAR +500

DESCRIPTION: The MATHVAR command instructs the WAMI to perform themathematical operation, provided by the argument operator, on the VARvariable name given by the argument var_variable. The argument value canbe any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) positive or negative integervalue, or reference any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) existingWAMI VAR variable.

Valid operators are + for addition, − for subtraction, * formultiplication, and / for division.

After the execution of this command, all (in this embodiment of theWAMIL language) subsequent commands which require use of a var_variablenumber will reference the new value.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a MATHVAR command:

CELLVAR is equal to 38+500

ERRORS: If the argument var_variable is an invalid VAR variable name anerror will be generated and script execution will be aborted.

If an invalid operator is provided an error will be generated and scriptexecution will be aborted.

If the argument value references an invalid VAR variable name an errorwill be generated and script execution will be aborted.

If the argument value is an invalid integer number an error will begenerated and script execution will be aborted.

ALTERS: VAR variable provided by argument var_variable.

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

EXAMPLE: The following script performs an OP CELL on all the evennumbered cells on an MSC:

WAM:MSCVAR

WAM:SET CELL CELLVAR

WAM:SETVAR CELLVAR 2

WAM:CONNECT TI

WHILE:TEST_EXPR CELLVAR LT 223

TI:opcell CELLVAR

WAM:MATHVAR CELLVAR +2

ENDWHILE:

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

MICROCELL

The MICROCELL command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global rcs number variable, MICROCELL, to thevalue provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:MICROCELL value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:MICROCELL 38

DESCRIPTION: The MICROCELL command sets the WAMI global rcs numbervariable to the value provided as an argument. After execution of thiscommand, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of a rcs number, and all (in this embodimentof the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands which test the currentscript rcs number, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of a MICROCELL command:

Set RCS To 38

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: MICROCELL

DEFAULT VALUE: MICROCELL is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is oftype integer. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

MSC

The MSC command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAM Interpreter global mobile switching centernumber variable, MSC, to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:MSC value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:MSC 5

DESCRIPTION: The MSC command sets the WAMI global mobile switchingcenter number variable to the value provided as an argument. Afterexecution of this command, all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) subsequent commands which require use of the mobile switchingcenter number, and all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)IF-construct commands which test the current script mobile switchingcenter number, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

SCRIPTOR: If the last MSC command is deleted from the current script,the Scriptor will display an error message notifying the user that noMSC number has been defined for the script.

If an MSCVAR command is included in the script, the Scriptor will notadd an MSC command to the script.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of an MSC command:

Test On MSC 5

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: MSC

DEFAULT VALUE: MSC is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:MSCVAR, WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script performs an OP CELL on two cells ondifferent mobile switching centers:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:opcell 49

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:MSC 1

WAM:CELL 72

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:opcell 72

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

MSCVAR

The MSCVAR command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Declares to the WAM Interpreter, that a value for the WAMI VARvariable MSCVAR will be supplied to the script.

SYNTAX: WAM:MSCVAR

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:MSCVAR

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:MSCVAR command is a WAMIL declaration command whichexecutes an assignment function. Upon detection of this command, the WAMInterpreter will search the command line arguments for a value to assignto the WAMI VAR variable MSCVAR.

Like standard WAMI VAR variable declaration commands, the execution ofthis command also enables an association with the WAMI global MSCvariable. Therefore, until the WAMI global MSC variable association istransferred to another WAMI VAR variable, or disabled, all references tothe WAMI global MSC variable will use the MSCVAR variable value.

For script syntax, until an actual MSC number is passed as an argument,when a MSCVAR command is used the MSC number within a script shall bereferenced as MSCVAR from that point forward.

NOTE: For backwards compatibility MSCVAR can be referenced as Y.

This command has a dual function and will initiate prompting by the WAMIGUI platform if the script is executed via the platform. For WAMI GUIplatform information refer to the WAMI GUI PLATFORM section below.

WAMI GUI PLATFORM: Prior to execution of a WAMIL script, the WAMI GUIplatform searches the script for special commands. If a WAM:MSCVAR isencountered the WAMI GUI platform will prompt the user for the scriptMSCVAR value. Subsequent WAM:MSCVAR commands encountered will not causeadditional prompting.

SCRIPTOR: If a MSCVAR command is deleted from the current script, theScriptor will prompt the user for an MSC number and then insert aWAM:MSC value command in place of the MSCVAR command deleted.

Upon insertion of this command, the Scriptor will remove all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) MSC commands, if any, from the scriptland any cell looping commands, and set the default msc number to thevalue MSCVAR.

The Scriptor automatically places this command below any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) existing WAM:DISPLAY command.

The Scriptor will only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) allowone MSCVAR command to be inserted into the current script.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a MSCVAR command, when msc 5 is passed asan argument:

Set MSC To Argument Value of 5

Start On MSC 5

ERRORS: If no command line value has been provided, the WAM Interpreterwill generate an error and script execution will be aborted.

ALTERS: MSCVAR

DEFAULT VALUE: MSCVAR is set to an unknown state upon initial startup,and is of type integer. The WAM:INITIALIZE command does not reset thisWAMI VAR variable.

SEE ALSO: WAM:MSC value

EXAMPLE: The following executes a TI command on the msc number supplied:

WAM:MSCVAR

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:op:cell 49

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

OC

The OC command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global overhead channel number variable, OC,to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:OC value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:OC 1

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:OC command sets the WAMI global overhead channelnumber variable to the value provided as an argument. After execution ofthis command, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of a overhead channel number, and all (inthis embodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands which testthe current script overhead channel number, will reference the newvalue.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of a OC command:

Set Overhead Channel To 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: OC

DEFAULT VALUE: OC is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines set the WAMIL script OC variable to1 and then execute a TI command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:OC 1

TI:exc:cell 49, ft oc 1

OPEN

The OPEN command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to open a file to which OutBuffwill be saved.

SYNTAX: WAM:OPEN filename

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:OPEN BuffStore

DESCRIPTION: The OPEN command opens a file, provided by the filenameargument, to which OutBuff will continually be appended to until thefile is closed with the CLOSE command. If the filename already existsupon initial opening it is overwritten. The file specified by filenameis created in the scripts current output directory.

OutBuff will still continue to be printed in the script WAMIL reportfile, along with other data, in addition to the filename provided bythis command.

A maximum of only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) six OutBuffredirection files can exist at one time within a script.

The execution of subsequent OPEN commands using the same filename, priorto the execution of a CLOSE command for such filename, causes the fileto be closed, overwritten and then re-opened.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to thescript WAMIL report file upon execution of an OPEN command:

Open the WAMI OutBuff Redirection File: BuffStore

ERRORS: If an error is encountered in execution of the OPEN command, theerror message will be output to the WAMIL report file.

If more than six OutBuff redirection files are opened in a script, theWAM Interpreter will generate an error.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:CLOSE filename

EXAMPLE: The following script lines will open an OutBuff Redirectionfile and save the output of a TI command prior to closing the file:

WAM:OPEN buffstore

TI:opcell 49, ccc 1, ccu 1

WAM:OUTPUT buffstore

WAM:CLOSE buffstore

OUTPUT

The OUTPUT command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to append OutBuff to the filespecified.

SYNTAX: WAM:OUTPUT filename

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:OUTPUT BuffStore

DESCRIPTION: Upon execution of the OUTPUT command the contents of theWAM Interpreter OutBuff will be appended to the filename specified. Thefile can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) have been previouslyopened using the OPEN command.

OUTPUT: Execution of the OUTPUT command generates no output messages tothe script WAMIL report file.

ERRORS: If an error is encountered in execution of the OUTPUT command,the error message will be output to the script WAMIL report file.

If OUTPUT is executed for a filename which has not been previouslyopened, or has been closed, or does not exist, the WAM Interpreter willgenerate an error.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:CLOSE filename, WAM:OPEN filename

EXAMPLE: The following script lines will open an OutBuff Redirectionfile and save the output of a TI command prior to closing the file:

WAM:OPEN buffstore

TI:opcell 49, ccc 1, ccu 1

WAM:OUTPUT buffstore

WAM:CLOSE buffstore

OUTPUTOFF

The OUTPUTOFF command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Causes the WAM Interpreter to not generate any output messagesto the script WAMIL report file for all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) general WAM Interpreter commands executed within the script.

SYNTAX: WAM:OUTPUTOFF

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:OUTPUTOFF

DESCRIPTION: The OUTPUTOFF command provides a means of disabling WAMInterpreter command output messages. Almost all (in this embodiment ofthe WAMIL language) WAM Interpreter commands generate output messages tothe script output file. Execution of the OUTPUTOFF command will disablethe generation of these output messages. The only (in this embodiment ofthe WAMIL language) remaining messages in the script output file willthen be those generated by special function WAM Interpreter commands,and messages returned from interface commands.

Below is a list of WAM Interpreter (WAMI) commands whose output messagesare not disabled by execution of the OUTPUTOFF command:

WAMI COMMAND DATE ENDTEST GETCELLS GETROP GETSDP PRINT TIME

OUTPUT: Execution of the OUTPUTOFF command generates no output.

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:OUTPUTON

OUTPUTON

The OUTPUTON command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Causes the WAM Interpreter to generate all (in this embodimentof the WAMIL language) output messages to the script WAMIL report filefor all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) WAM Interpretercommands executed within the script.

SYNTAX: WAM:OUTPUTON

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:OUTPUTON

DESCRIPTION: The OUTPUTON command enables WAM Interpreter command outputmessages. Almost all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) WAMInterpreter commands generate output messages to the script output file.Execution of the OUTPUTON command will enable the generation of theseoutput messages.

WAM Interpreter output messages are enabled as default, upon the startof script execution. To disable these output messages the OUTPUTOFFdisplay command can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) beexecuted.

OUTPUT: Execution of the OUTPUTON command generates no output.

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:OUTPUTOFF

PAUSE

The PAUSE command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to stop execution of the WAMILscript and prompt the user for continuation or termination.

SYNTAX: WAM:PAUSE string

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:PAUSE Go Pull Board

DESCRIPTION: The PAUSE command instructs the WAM Interpreter to stopexecution of the WAMIL script and display a message to the user. Themessage displayed is provided by the argument string, and is displayedin a WAMI PAUSE window which allows the user to either continue withexecution of the WAMIL script, or abort the script. As many PAUSEcommands as desired can be included in a WAMIL script.

To abort the WAMIL script execution, the user simply selects the “ABORT”command button displayed in the WAMI PAUSE window. To continue executionof the WAMIL script, the user simply selects the “CONTINUE” commandbutton displayed in the WAMI PAUSE window.

If the user aborts the script, the script will be terminated and theWAMI Status Display window will show the status “Aborted”. The WAMIStatus Display window, will however, not be destroyed.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a PAUSE command with the string “Go PullBoard” provided as an argument:

Manual Pause: Go Pull Board

If a user selects the ABORT command button, the following message willbe printed in the WAMIL report file:

SCRIPT ABORTED!

WAMI WINDOW: Below is an example of a WAMI PAUSE window generated uponexecution of a PAUSE command with the string “Go Pull Board” provided asan argument:

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

EXAMPLE: The following script prompts the user for continuation:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:PAUSE IF CELL IS DOWN ABORT SCRIPT!!!

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:op:cell, generic

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

PH

The PH command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global phase number variable, PH, to the valueprovided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:PH value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:PH 5

DESCRIPTION: The PH command sets the WAMI global phase number variableto the value provided as an argument. After execution of this command,all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequent commands whichrequire use of a phase number, and all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) IF-construct commands which test the current script phasenumber, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of a PH command:

Set Phase Number To 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: PH

DEFAULT VALUE: PH is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typestring. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines set the WAMIL script PH variable to16 and then execute a TI command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CSC 1

WAM:RPT 3

WAM:PH 16

TI:dgn:cell 49, csc 1; rpt 3, raw, uc1: ph 16

PL

The PL command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global pilot level number variable, PL, to thevalue provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:PL value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:PL 6

DESCRIPTION: The PL command sets the WAMI global pilot level numbervariable to the value provided as an argument. After execution of thiscommand, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of a pilot level number, and all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands which test thecurrent script pilot level number, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of a PL command:

Set Pilot Level To 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: PL

DEFAULT VALUE: PL is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines will change the WAMIL script PHvariable to 6 and then execute a TI command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:PL 6

TI:exc:cell 49, ft pl 6

PRINT

The PRINT command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to print the string provided inthe script WAMIL report file.

SYNTAX: WAM:PRINT string

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:PRINT This is test case jt1234

DESCRIPTION: The PRINT command prints the string provided as an argumentin the script WAMIL report file.

The string provided can include references to WAMI global variables, orWAMI VARn variables. To reference a WAMI global variable the suffix VARis simply added to the WAMI global variable name. For example, thefollowing string, CCC CCCVAR is OOS, will be interpreted and printed asfollows for a WAMI global CCC variable with a value of 4:

CCC 4 is OOS

This is not to be mistaken with WAMI VAR variables. Although whenreferencing WAMI global variables within strings to be printed the namesresemble WAMI VAR variables, this naming convention was chosen to allowreferences to WAMI global variables and still be able to print thevariable name. In the above example the WAMI global name CCC was printedalong with the value of the WAMI global variable. To print the value ofa WAMI VAR variable, a WAMI global variable can (in this embodiment ofthe WAMIL language) first be associated. Then references to the WAMIglobal variable will yield the value of the WAMI VAR variable it isassociated with.

OUTPUT: The string provided is printed in the script WAMIL report fileas given. Variable substitution is performed if WAMI global variablesare referenced within the string provided.

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile upon execution of a PRINT command which includes reference to aWAMI global variable:

This test Is For Antenna Face 1.

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

EXAMPLE: The following script lines print the antenna face and cellnumber to the script WAMIL report file:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:ANT 1

WAM:PRINT Test Antenna Face ANTVAR, on Cell CELLVAR.

PUTAPX

The PUTAPX command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to replace the APXRCV DB form,provided as an argument, with the DB filename provided.

SYNTAX: WAM:PUTAPX db_form_name db_file_name

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:PUTAPX fci FCIBACKUP

DESCRIPTION: The PUTAPX command is a special WAMI functional commandwhich instructs the WAM Interpreter to replace the APXRCV DB form,provided by the argument db_form_name, with the db_file_name located inthe current script output directory.

The current script output directory is set through the WAMI GUI platformvia the user configuration options, or by command line execution of theWAM Interpreter with the -rpt switch, and defaults to Scripts.dir if nosub-directory is specified.

The DB form filename is automatically assumed the extension .dbf TheAPXRCV DB form replaced will depend on the current values of the WAMIglobal variables prior to execution of the PUTAPX command. For example,if the WAMI global variable CELL is set to 49, and SG is set to 1, andANT is set to 1, and the following command is executed:

WAM:PUTAPX fci FCIBACKUP

The fci translation DB form for cell 49, server group 1, antenna face 1will be replaced by the filename FCIBACKUP located in the current scriptoutput directory.

DB FORMS: For a list of APXRCV DB forms supported by this command referto the GETAPX command.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a PUTAPX command:

Replace APXRCV DB Form fci With DB File FCIBACKUP

ERRORS: If during the initial login attempt the connection attempt failsdue to lack of system response, the WAM Interpreter LFAIL flag will beset. The WAM Interpreter will then, for example, generate the followingoutput to the WAMIL report file:

WAMI OMP 5 Timeout. Login Attempt Failed!

A user can test the LFAIL flag within a WAMIL script to check if a loginattempt was successful prior to the execution of any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) subsequent WAMIL commands.

If during the initial login attempt the connection once established islost, the WAM Interpreter CFAIL flag will be set. The WAM Interpreterwill then, for example, generate the following output to the WAMILreport file:

WAMI OMP 5 Connection Lost!

A user can test the CFAIL flag within a WAMIL script to check if aconnection was lost prior to the execution of any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) subsequent WAMIL commands.

Once a connection is established, if during the APXRCV session theconnection is lost, the WAM Interpreter will set the CFAIL flag also.The WAM Interpreter will then, for example, generate the followingoutput to the WAMIL report file:

WAMI APXRCV Session Connection Lost!

If the connection times out at any (in this WAMIL language embodiment)point during the update of data to the APXRCV, meaning no response isreceived from the APXRCV within the time specified by the WAMI globalTimeOut variable, the WAM Interpreter TFAIL flag will be set. The WAMInterpreter will then, for example, generate the following output to theWAMIL report file:

WAMI APXRCV Timeout!

A user can test the TFAIL flag within a WAMIL script to check if thedata update did not time out prior to the execution of any (in thisWAMIL language embodiment) subsequent WAMIL commands.

If an invalid, or not supported, DB form is provided as an argument, theWAM Interpreter will generate an error.

If an error occurs in replacing the APXRCV DB form file, the WAMInterpreter will generate an error and the form will not be replaced.

During execution of the PUTAPX command, all (in this embodiment of theWAMIL language) APXRCV errors and messages will be printed to the WAMILreport file.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:GETAPX db_form_name db_file_name, WAM:PUTAPXFLDdb_form_name db_field_name

EXAMPLE: The following script will replace the fci DB form for allantenna faces for cell 49, server group 1:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:SG 1

WAM:ANT 1

WAM:PUTAPX fci FCIBACKUP1

WAM:ANT 2

WAM:PUTAPX fci FCIBACKUP2

WAM:ANT 3

WAM:PUTAPX fci FCIBACKUP3

WAM:ENDTEST

PUTAPXFLD

The PUTAPXFLD command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to replace the APXRCV DB formfield name, provided as an argument, with the current value of the WAMIVAR variable APXVAR.

SYNTAX: WAM:PUTAPXFLD db_form_name db_field_name

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:PUTAPXFLD ceqsu2 rmi_thresh

DESCRIPTION: The PUTAPXFLD command instructs the WAM Interpreter toreplace the APXRCV DB form field name, provided by the argumentdb_field_name, located in the DB form db_form_name, with the currentvalue of the WAMI VAR variable APXVAR.

The APXRCV DB form field replaced will depend on the current value ofthe WAMI global variables prior to execution of the PUTAPXFLD command.For example, if the WAMI global variable CELL is set to 49, and ANT isset to 1, and the following command is executed:

WAM:PUTAPXFLD ceqsu2 rmi_thresh

The ceqsu2 DB form rmi_thresh field value, for cell 49, antenna face 1,will be replaced with the current value of the WAMI VAR variable APXVAR.

DB FORMS: For a list of APXRCV DB forms supported by this command, referto the GETAPX command.

OUTPUT: The PUTAPXFLD command automatically executes a PUTAPX command.Therefore the initial output generated by this command is the same asexecution of the PUTAPX command. Once the DB form field has beenreplaced, the output generated upon completion of this process will thenbe the following:

Replaced APXRCV DB Form cell2 Field rmi_thresh With Value 0

ERRORS: See PUTAPX command.

If APXVAR is set to INVALID, ERROR, or NULL upon execution of thePUTAPXFLD command, the field value will not be replaced, and the WAMInterpreter will generate an error.

If an error occurs in replacing the APXRCV DB form field value, the WAMInterpreter will generate an error and the field will not be replaced.

During execution of the PUTAPXFLD command, all (in this embodiment ofthe WAMIL language) APXRCV errors and messages will be printed to theWAMIL report file.

ALTERS: APXVAR.

DEFAULT VALUE: APXVAR is set to NULL upon initial startup, unlessaltered by execution of the GETAPXFLD command, and is of type string.The WAM:INITIALIZE command does not alter this variable.

SEE ALSO: WAM:GETAPXFLD db_form_name db_field_name, WAM:PUTAPXdb_form_name db_file_name

EXAMPLE: The following script will replace a field value in an APXRCV DBform, only if the value is not set to zero:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:ANT 1

WAM:GETAPXFLD ceqsu2 rmi_thresh

IF:APXVAR NE 0

THENDO:

WAM:SETVAR APXVAR 0

WAM:PUTAPXFLD ceqsu2 rmi_thresh

ELSEDO:

ENDIF:

WAM:ENDTEST

PUTS

The PUTS command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to append the string provided tothe filename located at path.

SYNTAX: WAM:PUTS path filename string

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:PUTS HOME TestsResults jt1234 FAIL

DESCRIPTION: The PUTS command instructs the WAM Interpreter to appendthe string provided to the filename located at path.

The argument path can be any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) valid,complete UNIX pathname. The PUTS command allows the WAM Interpreter pathkeywords to be used for the path argument. When the SHARE or CERT pathkeywords are used, the file location will default to the wam.resultssub-directory.

If the file does not exist upon execution of the PUTS command it iscreated. If the file already exists the string given is appended to theend of the file.

The PUTS command filename and string arguments can also includereferences to WAMI global variables, or WAMI VARn variables. Toreference a WAMI global variable the suffix VAR is simply added to theWAMI global variable name. For example, the following string, CCC CCCVARis OOS, will be interpreted and printed as follows for a WAMI global CCCvariable with a value of 4:

CCC 4 is OOS

This is not to be mistaken with WAMI VAR variables. Although whenreferencing WAMI global variables within strings to be printed the namesresemble WAMI VAR variables, this naming convention was chosen to allowreferences to WAMI global variables and still be able to print thevariable name. In the above example the WAMI global name CCC was printedalong with the value of the WAMI global variable. To print the value ofa WAMI VAR variable, a WAMI global variable can (in this embodiment ofthe WAMIL language) first be associated. Then references to the WAMIglobal variable will yield the value of the WAMI VAR variable it isassociated with.

The PUTS command also supports WAM Interpreter print keywords which ifincluded in the string argument will be substituted with thecorresponding character or information.

If the keyword STDOUT is used as the path argument, the WAM Interpreterwill print the remaining arguments as a string to standard output.

OUTPUT: The string provided is printed in the filename given. Variablesubstitution is performed if WAMI global variables or keywords arereferenced within the string provided.

ERRORS: If any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) errors occur inopening the filename specified, such errors will be printed in the WAMILreport file.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:PRINT string

EXAMPLE: The following script generates a DB file which is then used tochange a specific cell neighbor list up to Six neighbors cells total:

WAM:MSCVAR

WAM:CELLVAR

WAM:WAMLIST Enter Up To Six Cells For Neighbor List

WAM:PUTS HOME SIXNEIGH.dbf cdmanbr_list1.ncs_c[1]=WAMVAR1

WAM:PUTS HOME SIXNEIGH.dbf cdmanbr_list1.ncs_c[2]=WAMVAR2

WAM:PUTS HOME SIXNEIGH.dbf cdmanbr_list1.ncs_c[3]=WAMVAR3

WAM:PUTS HOME SIXNEIGH.dbf cdmanbr_list1.ncs_c[4]=WAMVAR4

WAM:PUTS HOME SIXNEIGH.dbf cdmanbr_list1.ncs_c[5]=WAMVAR5

WAM:PUTS HOME SIXNEIGH.dbf cdmanbr_list1.ncs_c[6]=WAMVAR6

WAM:PUTS HOME SIXNEIGH.dbf cdmanbr_list1.ncs_c[7]=WAMVAR7

WAM:PUTS HOME SIXNEIGH.dbf cdmanbr_list1.ncs_c[8]=WAMVAR8

WAM:PUTS HOME SIXNEIGH.dbf cdmanbr_list1.ncs_c[9]=WAMVAR9

WAM:PUTS HOME SIXNEIGH.dbf cdmanbr_list1.ncs_c[10]=WAMVAR10

WAM:PUTS HOME SLXNEIGH.dbf cdmanbr_list1.ncs_c[11]=WAMVAR11

WAM:PUTS HOME SIXNEIGH.dbf cdmanbr_list1.ncs_c[12]=WAMVAR12

WAM:PUTAPX fci SIXNEIGH

WAM:ENDTEST

RA

The RA command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global radio number variable, RA, to the valueprovided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:RA value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:RA 39

DESCRIPTION: The RA command sets the WAMI global radio number variableto the value provided as an argument. After execution of this command,all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequent commands whichrequire use of a radio number, and all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) IF-construct commands which test the current script radionumber, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of a RA command:

Set Cell Radio To 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: RA

DEFAULT VALUE: RA is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines set the WAMIL script RA variable to39 and then execute a TI command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:RA 39

TI:op:cell 49, ra 39

RALIST

The RALIST command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Declares to the WAM Interpreter, that a list of WAMI VARn RAnumbers will be supplied to the script.

SYNTAX: WAM:RALIST value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:RALIST 3

DESCRIPTION: The RALIST command is a WAMIL declaration command whichinstructs the WAM Interpreter that a list of RA numbers will be suppliedto the script. This command executes the assignment of the RA numbersprovided to the WAMI VARn RA List.

Upon detection of this command, the WAM Interpreter will search thecommand line arguments for the RA numbers. The total number of RAs toassign is determined by the value argument of the command. This valuedeclares to the WAM Interpreter the exact size of the RA List. The RAnumbers within the RA List can then be referenced within the script asWAMI VARn variables, according to their index position in the list. Forexample, RAVAR2 refers to the second RA number in the RA List. The orderof the RA numbers provided determine the order of their placement withinthe RA List.

Up to 200 RA numbers can be passed as an argument with this command.Therefore, the maximum acceptable size for the RA List is 200. If avalue larger than 200 is used the WAM Interpreter will generate an errorand script execution will be aborted.

This command has a dual function and will initiate prompting by the WAMIGUI platform if the script is executed via the platform. For WAMI GUIplatform information refer to the WAMI GUI PLATFORM section below.

WAMI GUI PLATFORM: Prior to execution of a WAMIL script, the WAMI GUIplatform searches the script for special commands. If a WAM:RALISTcommand is encountered the WAMI GUI platform will prompt the user forthe quantity of RA numbers defined by the command argument value.Subsequent WAM:RALIST commands encountered will not cause additionalprompting.

SCRIPTOR: If this command is deleted from the current script, the WAMILScriptor will delete all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)reference RAVARn commands existing in the script also. The script WAMIglobal RA variable will then be set to the default value of 0.

The Scriptor will only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) allowinsertion of one RALIST command into the current script.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a RALIST command:

Total Number of RA List Values Set To 4

RA List Values: 2 4 6 8

ERRORS: If a value larger than 200 is used the WAM Interpreter willgenerate an error and script execution will be aborted.

Any references within a script to a WAMI VARn variable prior to thedeclaration of the list will generate a syntax error.

If more than one RALIST command is used in a WAMIL script, only (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) the first list declaration is used,and therefore takes precedence. Thus subsequent RALIST commands have noeffect.

ALTERS: WAMI VARn RA List.

DEFAULT VALUE: The WAMI VARn RA List variable is set to an unknown stateupon initial startup, and is of type integer. The WAM:INITIALIZE commanddoes not reset this list.

SEE ALSO: WAM:RAVARn, WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script sets the WAMI VARn RA List length to 2,and executes a TI command for each RA number in the list:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:RALIST 2

WAM:CONNECT TI

WAM:RAVAR1

TI:op:cell 49, ra RAVAR1

WAM:RAVAR2

TI:op:cell 49, ra RAVAR2

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

RAVAR

The RAVAR command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Declares to the WAM Interpreter, that a value for the WAMI VARvariable RAVAR will be supplied to the script.

SYNTAX: WAM:RAVAR

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:RAVAR

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:RAVAR command is a WAMIL declaration command whichexecutes an assignment function. Upon detection of this command, the WAMInterpreter will search the command line arguments for a value to assignto the WAMI VAR variable RAVAR.

Like standard WAMI VAR variable declaration commands, the execution ofthis command also enables an association with the WAMI global RAvariable. Therefore, until the WAMI global RA variable association istransferred to another WAMI VAR variable, or disabled, all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) references to the WAMI global RAvariable will use the RAVAR variable value.

For script syntax, until an actual RA number is passed as an argument,when a RAVAR command is used the RA number within a script shall bereferenced as RAVAR from that point forward.

This command has a dual function and will initiate prompting by the WAMIGUI platform if the script is executed via the platform. For WAMI GUIplatform information refer to the WAMI GUI PLATFORM section below.

WAMI GUI PLATFORM: Prior to execution of a WAMIL script, the WAMI GUIplatform searches the script for special commands. If a WAM:RAVAR isencountered the WAMI GUI platform will prompt the user for the scriptRAVAR value. Subsequent WAM:RAVAR commands encountered will not causeadditional prompting.

SCRIPTOR: If a RAVAR command is deleted from the current script, theScriptor will prompt the user for a RA number and then insert a WAM:RAvalue command in place of the RAVAR command deleted.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution a RAVAR command:

Set RA To Argument Value of 8

ERRORS: If no command line value has been provided, the WAM Interpreterwill generate an error and script execution will be aborted.

ALTERS: RAVAR

DEFAULT VALUE: RAVAR is set to an unknown state upon initial startup,and is of type integer. The WAM:INITIALIZE command does not reset thisWAMI VAR variable.

SEE ALSO: WAM:RA value

EXAMPLE: The following script executes a TI command for the RA numbersupplied:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:RAVAR

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:op:cell 49, ra RAVAR

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

RAVARn

The RAVARn command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to set the WAMI global RAvariable to the value of the referenced WAMI VARn RA variable, inposition n, of the RA List passed as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:RAVARn

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:RAVAR2

DESCRIPTION: The WAM:RAVARn command is an assignment command. Thiscommand can only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be executedif a RA List has been declared in the script. Upon execution, thiscommand assigns a RA List variable value to the WAMI global RA variable.

The value n, can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be a validindex into the RA List. Any RA List value can be assigned to the WAMIglobal RA variable by execution of this command, where n is the RA valuelocation within the RA List. Upon execution, the RA number within ascript is referenced as RAVARn from that point forward.

Like standard WAMI VARn variable assignment commands, the execution ofthis command also enables an association with the WAMI global RAvariable. Therefore, until the WAMI global RA variable association istransferred to a WAMI VAR variable, or disabled, all (in this embodimentof the WAMIL language) references to the WAMI global RA variable willuse the RAVARn variable value.

For script syntax, until actual RA List values are passed as anargument, when a RAVARn command is used the RA number within a scriptshall be referenced as RAVARn from that point forward.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a RAVARn command, when a RA List of 3 waspreviously declared, and the RA List numbers passed as an argument are 24 6:

Set RA To RAVAR2 Value Of 4

SCRIPTOR: If a RAVARn command is deleted from the current script, theScriptor will prompt the user for a RA number and then insert a WAM:RAvalue command in place of the RAVARn command deleted.

ERRORS: An invalid RAVARn command used within a script, where n refersto a RA List index outside the list range, will generate an error.Script execution will then be aborted.

If a RAVARn command is used within a script in which no RA List has beendeclared, the WAM Interpreter will generate an error and terminateexecution of the script.

ALTERS: RA

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:RA value, WAM:RALIST value

EXAMPLE: The following script sets the WAMI VARn RA List length to 2,and executes a TI command for each RA number in the list:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:RALIST 2

WAM:CONNECT TI

WAM:RAVAR1

TI:op:cell 49, ra RAVAR1

WAM:RAVAR2

TI:op:cell 49, ra RAVAR2

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

REPORT

The REPORT command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to name the script WAMIL reportfile as the string provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:REPORT string

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:REPORT jt1234

DESCRIPTION: The REPORT command provides the WAM Interpreter with thescript WAMIL report file name. If no REPORT command exists within ascript, the script output report name will default to the script namewith a .rpt extension. For example, a WAMIL script called jt1234.wamil,will generate a report file called jt1234.rpt, unless a REPORT commandwith a different report name is included in the WAMIL script. The .rptextension is automatically added to the file name by the WAMInterpreter.

A WAMIL report file generated by execution of a script is placed in auser specified output directory. This output directory can be setthrough the WAMI GUI platform via the user configuration options, or bycommand line arguments by use of the -rpt switch. If no output directoryis specified the WAM Interpreter will place the output file in thedefault HOME Scripts.dir directory.

If the script report name already exists the file is overwritten withthe newly generated output, unless the WAM Interpreter append option isspecified.

OUTPUT: The WAM Interpreter always prints the WAMIL script report filename in the generated report file, regardless of whether the REPORTcommand is included in the script or not.

ERRORS: None.

The report name and path are both printed in the WAMIL report file,along with the script name and path.

ALTERS: Report Name

DEFAULT VALUE: The Report Name is set to NONE upon initial startup, anddefaults to the script name. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets thisvariable to None.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script includes a report name:

WAM:REPORT jt1234

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:RA 39

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:op:cell 49, ra 39

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

RESTOREWAM

The RESTOREWAM command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Restores all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) WAMInterpreter variables, flags, and states to the values and states savedby the previous execution of the SAVEWAMI command.

SYNTAX: WAM:RESTOREWAM

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:RESTOREWAM

DESCRIPTION: The RESTOREWAMI command restores all (in this embodiment ofthe WAMIL language) the WAMI global variables, WAMI VAR variables, WAMIVARn List variables, flags, and states to the values and states whichhad been saved by the previous SAVEWAMI command executed.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a RESTOREWAMI command:

Restore All WAMI Variables, Flags, and States.

ERRORS: If the RESTOREWAMI command is executed in a WAMIL script, and aSAVEWAMI command was not previously executed, all (in this embodiment ofthe WAMIL language) the WAMI variables, flags, and states will be set toinitial WAMI values and unpredictable errors may result.

ALTERS: All WAMI variables, flags, and states.

DEFAULT VALUE: Initial WAMI variables, flags, and states values.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE, WAM:SAVEWAM

EXAMPLE: The following script lines will save the WAM Interpreterstates, execute a sub-WAMIL script, and then restore the WAM Interpreterstates back after completion of the sub-WAMIL script execution:

WAM:SAVEWAM

WAM:EXEC SHARE jt1234_wrapup

WAM:RESTOREWAM

RG

The RG command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global reference generator number variable,RG, to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:RG value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:RG 1

DESCRIPTION: The RG command sets the WAMI global reference generatornumber variable to the value provided as an argument. After execution ofthis command, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of a reference generator number, and all (inthis embodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands which testthe current script reference generator number, will reference the newvalue.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of a RG command:

Set Reference Generator To 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: RG

DEFAULT VALUE: RG is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITLALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines set the WAMIL script RG variable to1 and then execute a TI command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:RG 1

TI:op:cell 49, rg 1

RPT

The RPT command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global diagnostics repeat number variable,RPT, to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:RPT value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:RPT 10

DESCRIPTION: The RPT command sets the WAMI global diagnostics repeatnumber variable to the value provided as an argument. After execution ofthis command, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of a diagnostics repeat number, and all (inthis embodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands which testthe current script diagnostics repeat number, will reference the newvalue.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a RPT command:

Set Diagnostics Repeat Number To 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: RPT

DEFAULT VALUE: RPT is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines set the WAMIL script RPT variable toand then execute a TI command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:RPT 10

TI:dgn:cell 49, bba 2; rpt 10

SAVEWAM

The SAVEWAM command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Saves all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) currentWAM Interpreter variables, flags, and states.

SYNTAX: WAM:SAVEWAM

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:SAVEWAM

DESCRIPTION: The SAVEWAMI command saves all (in this embodiment of theWAMIL language) the current WAMI global variables, WAMI VAR variables,WAMI VARn List variables, flags, and states. This command is useful toperform a backup of the current state of your WAMIL script prior tochanging any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) variables or executingany (in this WAMIL language embodiment) sub-WAMIL scripts.

Subsequent execution of additional SAVEWAMI commands overwrites thevalues saved from the previous execution of the command.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a SAVEWAMI command:

Save All WAMI Variables, Flags, and States.

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:RESTOREWAM

EXAMPLE: The following script lines will save the WAM Interpreter valuesand states, execute a sub-WAMIL script, and then restore the WAMInterpreter values and states back after completion of the sub-WAMILscript execution:

WAM:SAVEWAM

WAM:EXEC SHARE jt1234_wrapup

WAM:RESTOREWAM

SEND

The SEND command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to send string to the interfaceprovided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:SEND interface string

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:SEND TI:rst:cell CELLVAR, CCC CCCVAR; ucl

DESCRIPTION: The SEND command instructs the WAM Interpreter to send thecommand provided by the argument string, to the WAMI interface providedby the argument interface, as a straightforward interface command. Thestring provided is executed as if it were an acceptable command for theinterface. The output of the interface in respect to the string sent isstored in the WAMI buffer upon completion of execution of the command.

WARNING: Execution of the SEND command does not include interfacecommand expansion and syntax checking for verification of variablesreferenced within the string provided, to confirm if values are equal tothe current script values. Straightforward variables substitution isperformed and the string provided is sent as an interface command.Caution can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be practiced inthe use of this command to ensure the right values are sent to theinterface provided.

The SEND command string argument can also include references to WAMIglobal variables, or WAMI VARn variables. To reference a WAMI globalvariable the suffix VAR is simply added to the WAMI global variablename. For example, the following string,

op:cell CELLVAR, ccc CCCVAR

will be interpreted and sent as follows for a WAMI global CELL and CCCvariables set to values of 49 and 6:

op:cell 49, ccc 6

INTERFACES: The following interfaces are supported by the SEND command:

INTERFACE DESCRIPTION TI TIpdunix SDP Status Display Page

OUTPUT: The output generated by the SEND command is dependant upon theinterface to which the command is sent.

ERRORS: If a SEND command is executed and no session has beenestablished for the interface provided, the WAMI will generate a fatalerror and execution of the script will be aborted. The error messagewill be printed in the WAMIL script output file.

ALTERS: WAM Interpreter buffer.

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

EXAMPLE: The following script lines execute a DGN command on a cell CCCprovided by the user:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CCCVAR

WAM:CONNECT TI

WAM:SEND TI:dgn:cell 49, ccc CCCVAR

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

SET

The SET command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to assign the value given to theWAMI global variable, global_variable, and enable an association ifvalue references a WAMI VAR variable.

SYNTAX: WAM:SET global_variable value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:SET BBA 8

DESCRIPTION: The SET command is a multi-functional command. This commandnot only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) performsstraightforward assignment, but also allows a user to disable, enable,or transfer a WAMI global variable association.

If the value provided is numerical or a string, a straightforwardassignment is performed and if the WAMI global variable given isassociated the association is disabled.

If the value provided references a WAMI VAR variable name, for example,WAM:SET BBA BBAVAR, then a WAMI association between the WAMI globalvariable BBA and the WAMI VAR variable BBAVAR is enabled. With the SETcommand, an association between any (in this WAMIL language embodiment)WAMI global variable and any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) WAMIVAR variable can be enabled. For script syntax, the global_variable willthen be referenced as the WAMI VAR variable from that point forward.

If the value provided references a WAMI VARn List variable name, forexample, WAM:SET BBA BBAVAR2, then a straightforward assignment isperformed and if the WAMI global variable given is associated theassociation is disabled. Thus, the SET command can be used to assign any(in this WAMIL language embodiment) WAMI VARn List value to any (in thisWAMIL language embodiment) WAMI global variable, but cannot be used tocreate an association between a WAMI global variable and a WAMI VARnList. To create such an association a user can (in this embodiment ofthe WAMIL language) execute a specific VARn command.

If the value provided references another WAMI global variable astraightforward assignment is performed. If the WAMI global variablereferenced by value is associated, then its association is inherited byglobal_variable. Thus, both WAMI global variables will be associated tothe same WAMI VAR variable. For script syntax then, both WAMI globalvariables will be referenced as the inherited WAMI VAR variable fromthat point forward.

The SET command can only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) beused to perform the same type assignment, or disable and enableassociations between the same type WAMI global variable and WAMI VARvariable. In other words a string cannot be assigned to an integer typeWAMI global variable, and a integer type WAMI global variable cannot beassociated to a string type WAMI VAR variable. A string type WAMI globalvariable however can be assigned an integer, or be associated witheither an integer or string type WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a SET command which enables an associationbetween a WAMI global and WAMI VAR variable, in which BBAVAR has beenpreviously set to a value of 4:

Set BBA to BBAVAR Value Of 4

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile upon execution of a SET command in which the value given referencesa WAMI global variable which is not associated:

Set BBA to CCC Value Of 4

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile upon execution of a SET command in which inheritance is performedbetween two WAMI global variables:

Set BBA to CCC Value Of 4 Per BBAVAR

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile upon execution of a SET command in which a straightforwardassignment is executed:

Set BBA to 4

ERRORS: If an invalid WAMI global variable name is provided as theargument global_variable, the WAM Interpreter will generate a syntaxerror.

If a type mismatch between a WAMI global and WAMI VAR variable is used,the WAM Interpreter will generate a syntax error.

If value references a WAMI VARn List variable name for a List which hasnot been declared, the WAM Interpreter will generate a syntax error.

ALTERS: WAMI global variable given and its association status.

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: VARn type commands.

EXAMPLE: The following script will set up an association between theWAMI global CCC and CCU variables, ensuring that they are always equal:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CCCVAR

WAM:SET CCU CCC

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:op:cell 49, ccc CCCVAR, ccu CCCVAR

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

SETLISTVAR

The SETLISTVAR command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: The SETLISTVAR command instructs the WAM Interpreter to assignthe values of varlist2 to varlist1.

SYNTAX: WAM:SETLISTVAR varlist1 varlist2

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:SETLISTVAR WAMLIST CELLLIST

DESCRIPTION: The SETLISTVAR command instructs the WAM Interpreter toperform a straightforward assignment. If varlist1 or varlist2 areassociated with any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) WAMI globalvariable the association is not changed.

Upon execution of this command, the values of varlist1 will be lost andreplaced with the values of varlist2.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a SETLISTVAR command:

Assign CELL List Values To WAMI List:

New WAMI List Values: 100 49 173

ERRORS: The WAMI VARn List, varlist1, can (in this embodiment of theWAMIL language) be of the same type as varlist2, or a syntax error willbe generated. However, if varlist1 is of type string, then varlist2 canbe of type integer.

The total number of values in varlist1 can (in this embodiment of theWAMIL language) be less than or equal to the total number of values invarlist2 or the WAM Interpreter will generate an error.

ALTERS: WAMI VARn List varlist1

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

EXAMPLE: The following script executes a TI command for each MSC cellnumber:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:op:cell, generic

WAM:GETCELLS

WAM:SETLISTVAR WAMLIST CELLLIST

WAM:SET CELL CELLVAR

WAM:SET WAMI 1

WHILE:TEST_EXPR WAMI LTE WAMVAR

WAM:GETLISTVAR CELLVAR WAMLIST WAM

TI:op:cell X

WAM:INCR WAMI 1

ENDWHILE:

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

SETVAR

The SETVAR command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: The SETVAR command instructs the WAM Interpreter to assign thevalue provided as an argument to the WAMI VAR variable, var_variable.

SYNTAX: WAM:SETVAR var_variable value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:SETVAR BBAVAR 4

DESCRIPTION: The SETVAR command performs a straightforward assignment ofa value to a WAMI VAR variable. The value can be any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) numerical or alphanumerical string.

NOTE: SETVAR only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) acts uponWAMI VAR variables. For assignment to WAMI global variables use the SETcommand.

The SETVAR command can only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)be used to perform the same type assignment. In other words a stringcannot be assigned to an integer type WAMI VAR variable. A string typeWAMI VAR variable however can be assigned an integer.

If value references a WAMI global variable which is not associated, thecurrent value of the WAMI global variable is automatically assigned tothe given WAMI VAR variable as a straightforward assignment.

If value references a WAMI VAR variable which is not associated, thecurrent value of the WAMI VAR variable referenced is automaticallyassigned to the given WAMI VAR variable, var_variable, as astraightforward assignment.

The SETVAR command can perform association transfers. It does not enableor disable associations. If value references a WAMI VAR variable, andthe complementary WAMI global variable of var_variable is currentlyassociated, then the existing association of the complementary WAMIglobal variable for var_variable is transferred to the WAMI VAR variabledefined by value.

The above means that if var_variable is CCUVAR which is currentlyassociated to CCU, and value references CCCVAR. Then upon execution ofthe following command:

WAM:SETVAR CCUVAR CCCVAR

The WAMI global variable CCU will be associated to CCCVAR, in effecttransferring its association from CCUVAR to CCCVAR. Thus from that pointforward for script syntax CCU will always reference CCCVAR. The only (inthis embodiment of the WAMIL language) exception to this rule is theWAMI WAMVAR variable. Although a complementary global variable calledWAMI does exist no automatic association transfer occurs in theexecution of a SETVAR command, even if it is associated to any (in thisWAMIL language embodiment) WAMI global variable. In effect, WAMVAR willalways be referenced as WAMVAR, and any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) WAMI global variable associated to WAMVAR will also alwaysbe referenced as WAMVAR no matter what WAMVAR is set to. This allowsincreased flexibility within a script with the effect of WAMVAR actinglike a wild card.

The SETVAR value argument can also reference a WAMI VARn List variablename. Thus allowing assignment of the value of any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) WAMI VARn List variable to a WAMI VAR variable.This is a simple straightforward assignment.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a SETVAR command in which astraightforward assignment is performed from another WAMI VAR variable:

Set BBAVAR to CCCVAR Value Of 4

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile upon execution of a SETVAR command in which value references a WAMIglobal variable which is not associated:

Set BBAVAR to BBA Value Of 4

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile upon execution of a SETVAR command in which value references a WAMIglobal variable which has an association:

Set BBAVAR to BBA Value Of 4 Per CCCVAR

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile upon execution of a SETVAR command in which a straightforwardassignment is executed:

Set BBA to 4

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: WAMI VAR variable given.

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:DECRVAR var_variable value, WAM:INCRVAR var_variable value

EXAMPLE: The following script demonstrates an association transferbetween two variables:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CCCVAR

WAM:SET CCU CCUVAR

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:op:cell 49, ccc CCCVAR, ccu CCUVAR

WAM:SETVAR CCUVAR CCC

TI:op:cell 49, ccc CCCVAR, ccu CCCVAR

WAM:DISCONNECT TI

WAM:ENDTEST

SG

The SG command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global server group number variable, SG, tothe value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:SG value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:SG 1

DESCRIPTION: The SG command sets the WAMI global server group numbervariable to the value provided as an argument. After execution of thiscommand, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of a server group number, and all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands which test thecurrent script server group number, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a SG command:

Set Server Group To 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: SG

DEFAULT VALUE: SG is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines set the WAMIL script SG variable to1 and then backs up a fci translation form:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:SG 1

WAM:ANT 1

WAM:GETAPX fci BACKUP

SPOOL

The SPOOL command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAM Interpreter spooler input pause to the timeprovided, in seconds.

SYNTAX: WAM:SPOOL seconds

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:SPOOL 12

DESCRIPTION: The SPOOL command causes the WAM Interpreter input spoolercourtesy pause to be changed to the argument provided, in seconds. Theinput spooler pause is the total amount of seconds the WAM Interpreterwill wait for additional input, from all (in this embodiment of theWAMIL language) active interface sessions, prior to returning thecontents of OutBuff (messages already received) to the script.

It is recommended that this value only (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) be changed by WAMIL programmers which fully understand the WAMInterpreter interface process. Changes to this value have significanteffects on the WAM Interpreter input, message and page captures, andscript execution time.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a SPOOL command:

Spool Pause Changed To 12 Seconds

ERRORS: If SPOOL is set to a value less than zero, unpredictable errorsmay result.

If SPOOL is set to zero, the WAM Interpreter will return immediately,and no input will be captured.

ALTERS: SPOOL

DEFAULT VALUE: SPOOL is set to 10 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 10.

SU

The SU command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global setup radio number variable, SU, to thevalue provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:SU value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:SU 7

DESCRIPTION: The SU command sets the WAMI global setup radio numbervariable to the value provided as an argument. After execution of thiscommand, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of a setup radio number, and all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands which test thecurrent script setup radio number, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a SU command:

Set Cell Setup Radio To 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: SU

DEFAULT VALUE: SU is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines set the WAMIL script SU variable to7 and then execute a TI command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:SU 7

TI:op:cell 49, su 7

SW

The SW command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global switch identification number variable,SW, to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:SW value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:SW 1

DESCRIPTION: The SW command sets the WAMI global switch identificationnumber variable to the value provided as an argument. After execution ofthis command, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of a switch identification number, and all(in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands whichtest the current script switch identification number, will reference thenew value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a SW command:

Set Switch Identification Number To 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: SW

DEFAULT VALUE: SW is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines set the WAMIL script SW variable to5 and then backs up the pptm translation form:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:SW 5

WAM:GETAPX pptm BACKUP

TIME

The TIME command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Prints the current system time in the script WAMIL report file.

SYNTAX: WAM:TIME

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:TIME

DESCRIPTION: The TIME command prints the current system time to thescript WAMIL report file.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a TIME command:

Time: 07:35:56

ERRORS: Any system errors generated during execution of the TIME commandare printed to the script WAMIL report file.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:DATE

TIMEOUT

The TIMEOUT command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAM Interpreter overall time out variable, TimeOut,to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:TIMEOUT seconds

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:TIMEOUT 60

DESCRIPTION: The TIMEOUT command sets the WAM Interpreter overall timeout variable to the value provided as an argument. After execution ofthis command, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use the TimeOut variable will reference the newvalue.

The WAM Interpreter TimeOut variable plays a major role during executionof a CONNECT command. Setting this variable too small will causefrequent time outs if system response is slow.

The TimeOut variable is referenced during input from any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) active interface session. If nothing at all isreceived within the time specified by the variable, the WAM InterpreterTFAIL flag will be set.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a TIMEOUT command:

TimeOut Changed To: 60 Seconds

ERRORS: Setting TimeOut to a negative number or zero will causeunpredictable results.

ALTERS: TimeOut

DEFAULT VALUE: TimeOut is set to 30 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 30.

SEE ALSO: IF:TFAIL, WAM:INITIALIZE

TIMER

The TIMER command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to perform a specified internaltimer action, and update the TIMER variable accordingly.

SYNTAX: WAM:TIMER action

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:TIMER START

DESCRIPTION: The TIMER command instructs the WAM Interpreter to performthe action specified as an argument, an update the TIMER variableaccordingly.

The WAMI timer is an internal timer which can be started, stopped, orread at any time during script execution. Below is a list of validactions which can be used with the TIMER command:

ACTION DESCRIPTION START Start TIMER. STOP Stop TIMER. READ Read currentelapsed time.

Upon execution of a START action, the WAMI timer is enabled and theTIMER variable is set to 0. The TIMER variable remains set at 0 untilthe execution of a READ action.

Upon execution of a STOP action, the WAMI timer is disabled, the TIMERvariable is then updated with the final elapsed time, in seconds.

Upon execution of a READ action, the TIMER variable is updated with thecurrently elapsed time, in seconds, since the execution of a STARTaction.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a WAM:TIMER START command:

Internal Timer Started at 11:20:38

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile upon execution of a WAM:TIMER STOP command:

Internal Timer Stopped At 11:20:58

Elapsed Time is 20 Seconds.

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile upon execution of a WAM:TIMER READ command:

Internal Timer Currently At 12 Seconds.

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: Timer

DEFAULT VALUE: Timer is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command does not reset this variable.

EXAMPLE: The following script lines time how long it takes for a DGNcommand to complete:

WAM:SPOOL 2

WAM:TIMER START

TI:dgn:cell X, CCC CCCVAR

IF:OMSG DGN:CELL CELLVAR CCC CCCVAR, ATP

THEN:CONTINUE

ELSE:WAITQUERY 2 TI 30

WAM:TIMER STOP

WAM:PRINT Command Execution Took TIMERVAR Seconds.

TP

The TP command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global traffic path number variable, TP, tothe value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:TP value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:TP 6

DESCRIPTION: The TP command sets the WAMI global traffic path numbervariable to the value provided as an argument. After execution of thiscommand, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of a traffic path number, and all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands which test thecurrent script traffic path number, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a TP command:

Set Traffic Path Number To 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: TP

DEFAULT VALUE: TP is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines set the WAMIL script TP variable to6 and then execute a TI command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:TP 6

TI:exc:cell 49, ft tp 6

TRACE

The TRACE command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Activates the WAM Interpreter TRACE feature specified by theTRACE options.

SYNTAX: WAM:TRACE options

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:TRACE x

DESCRIPTION: The TRACE command instructs the WAM Interpreter to open aWAMI TRACE xterm window to which TRACE output will be written. The TRACEoutput written will be dependant upon the TRACE options specified by theargument options.

TRACE output will not be written to the WAMI TRACE xterm window untilthe TRACEON command is executed. The output to the WAMI TRACE xtermwindow will stop when either a TRACEOFF command is executed, or theWAMIL script has been terminated.

The TRACE command is a debug tool to monitor all (in this embodiment ofthe WAMIL language) WAM Interpreter activity during the execution of aWAMIL script. For a detailed definition of all (in this embodiment ofthe WAMIL language) the TRACE options available, and an explanation ofthe trace output and features, refer to the WAMI TRACE section of thisbook.

The TRACE command appends all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)TRACE output to the wam.tracelog file located in the WAMI HOME wam.tracesub-directory. If the file does not exist it is created upon executionof this command.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a TRACE command:

TRACE OPTION: x

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: TRACE options

DEFAULT VALUE: TRACE is set to NULL upon initial startup, and is of typestring. The WAM:INITIALIZE command resets TRACE.

SEE ALSO: WAM:TRACEOFF, WAM:TRACEON

TRACEOFF

The TRACEOFF command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Stops output to the WAMI TRACE xterm window.

SYNTAX: WAM:TRACEOFF

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:TRACEOFF

DESCRIPTION: The TRACEOFF command instructs the WAM Interpreter to stopoutput to the WAMI TRACE xterm window. The WAMI TRACE xterm window stillremains open after execution of this command.

The TRACE command is a debug tool to monitor all (in this embodiment ofthe WAMIL language) WAM Interpreter activity during the execution of aWAMIL script. For a detailed definition of TRACE, refer to the WAMITRACE section of this book.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a TRACEOFF command:

TRACE OFF:

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: TRACE flag

DEFAULT VALUE: The TRACE flag is set OFF upon initial startup. TheWAM:INITIALIZE command resets this flag.

SEE ALSO: WAM:TRACE, WAM:TRACEON

TRACEON

The TRACEON command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Starts output to the WAMI TRACE xterm window.

SYNTAX: WAM:TRACEON

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:TRACEON

DESCRIPTION: The TRACEON command instructs the WAM Interpreter to startoutput to the WAMI TRACE xterm window.

The TRACE command is a debug tool to monitor all (in this embodiment ofthe WAMIL language) WAM Interpreter activity during the execution of aWAMIL script. For a detailed definition of TRACE, refer to the WAMITRACE section of this book.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a TRACEON command:

TRACE ON:

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: TRACE flag

DEFAULT VALUE: The TRACE flag is set OFF upon initial startup. TheWAM:INITIALIZE command resets this flag.

SEE ALSO: WAM:TRACE, WAM:TRACEOFF

TRKGRP

The TRKGRP command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global trunk group number variable, TRKGRP, tothe value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:TRKGRP value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:TRKGRP 254

DESCRIPTION: The TRKGRP command sets the WAMI global trunk group numbervariable to the value provided as an argument. After execution of thiscommand, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of a trunk group number, and all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands which test thecurrent script trunk group number, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a TRKGRP command:

Set Trunk Group Number To 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: TRKGRP

DEFAULT VALUE: TRKGRP is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines set the WAMIL script TRKGRP variableto 538 and then execute a TI command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:DCS 1

WAM:TRKGRP 538

WAM:TRKMBR 38

TI:dgn:dcs 1, trkgrp 538, member 38

TRKMBR

The TRKMBR command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global trunk member number variable, TRKMBR,to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:TRKMBR value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:TRKMBR 190

DESCRIPTION: The TRKMBR command sets the WAMI global trunk member numbervariable to the value provided as an argument. After execution of thiscommand, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of a trunk member number, and all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands which test thecurrent script trunk member number, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a TRKMBR command:

Set Trunk Member Number To 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: TRKMBR

DEFAULT VALUE: TRKMBR is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines set the WAMIL script TRKMBR variableto 38 and then execute a TI command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:DCS 1

WAM:TRKGRP 538

WAM:TRKMBR 38

TI:dgn:dcs 1, trkgrp 538, member 38

UNIX

The UNIX command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to execute the command providedas a UNIX executable program.

SYNTAX: WAM:UNIX command

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:UNIX 1s

DESCRIPTION: The UNIX command instructs the WAM Interpreter to executethe command given as an argument as a UNIX shell executable. The commandcan be any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) UNIX command orexecutable program.

This command allows a user to initiate a UNIX process from within aWAMIL script. Upon completion of execution of this command, the WAMInterpreter will set the WAMI VAR variable, WAMVAR, to the output, ifany, of the command executed and also print the output to the scriptWAMIL report file.

Upon execution of the UNIX command, the WAMIL script will not continueexecution until after the command given has completed. If the commandgiven is executed in the background, then the UNIX command will returnimmediately and WAMVAR will hold the PID value returned by Unix.

The command argument can also include references to WAMI globalvariables, or WAMI VARn variables. To reference a WAMI global variablethe suffix VAR is simply added to the WAMI global variable name. This isnot to be mistaken with WAMI VAR variables. Although when referencingWAMI global variables within strings the names resemble WAMI VARvariables, this naming convention was chosen to allow references to WAMIglobal variables and still be able to print the variable name. Toinclude the value of a WAMI VAR variable, a WAMI global variable can (inthis embodiment of the WAMIL language) first be associated. Thenreferences to the WAMI global variable will yield the value of the WAMIVAR variable it is associated with.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a UNIX command:

Executed UNIX Command: 1s

ERRORS: Any errors generated by Unix upon execution are printed in thescript WAMIL report file.

ALTERS: WAMVAR

DEFAULT VALUE: WAMVAR is set to NULL upon initial startup, and is oftype string. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to NULL.

SEE ALSO: IF:WAMVAR

VRADPC

The VRADPC command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global voice radio power control option numbervariable, VRADPC, to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:VRADPC value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:VRADPC 150

DESCRIPTION: The VRADPC command sets the WAMI global voice radio powercontrol option number variable to the value provided as an argument.After execution of this command, all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) subsequent commands which require use of a voice radio powercontrol option number, and all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) IF-construct commands which test the current script voiceradio power control option number, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a VRADPC command:

Set Voice Radio Power Control Option To 150

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: VRADPC

DEFAULT VALUE: VRADPC is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

VRN

The VRN command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global voice radio number variable, VRN, tothe value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:VRN value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:VRN 1

DESCRIPTION: The VRN command sets the WAMI global voice radio numbervariable to the value provided as an argument. After execution of thiscommand, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of a voice radio number, and all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-construct commands which test thecurrent script voice radio number, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a VRN command:

Set Voice Radio Number To 1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: VRN

DEFAULT VALUE: VRN is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines set the WAMIL script VRN variable to1 and then backs up the dcch translation form:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:VRN 1

WAM:GETAPX dcch BACKUP

WAIT

The WAIT command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to wait a specified number ofseconds before execution of the next WAMIL script command.

SYNTAX: WAM:WAIT seconds

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:WAIT 10

DESCRIPTION: The WAIT command instructs the WAM Interpreter to wait aspecified number of seconds before executing the next WAMIL scriptcommand.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a WAIT command:

WAMIL Wait: 10 Seconds

ERRORS: Setting WAIT to a negative number or zero will have no effect.

ALTERS: Wait

DEFAULT VALUE: Wait is set to 10 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 10.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines execute a TI command, and then waitsseconds before executing a subsequent TI command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CAT 1

TI:rst:cell 49, cat 1

WAM:WAIT 20

TI:op:cell 49

The WAM command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the Interpreter global variable WAMI value, WAM, to thevalue provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:WAMI string

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:WAMI 101

DESCRIPTION: The WAMI command sets the Interpreter global variable WAMIvalue to the value provided as an argument. After execution of thiscommand, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequentcommands which require use of the Interpreter global variable WAMIvalue, and all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) IF-constructcommands which test the Interpreter global variable WAMI value, willreference the new value.

Execution of this command disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a WAMI command:

Set WAMI Variable 101

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: WAM

DEFAULT VALUE: WAMI is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script adds a neighbor to cell 49:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:ANT 1

WAM:SG 0

WAM:WAMI 101

WAM:PUTAPXFLD fci cdmanbr_list1.ncs_c[1]=WAMVAR

WAM:ENDTEST

WAMLIST

The WAMLIST command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Declares to the WAM Interpreter that a list of values will besupplied to the script.

SYNTAX: WAM:WAMLIST string

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:WAMLIST Enter Three Cell Numbers To Test

DESCRIPTION: The WAMLIST command is a WAMIL declaration command whichinstructs the WAM Interpreter that a list of values will be supplied tothe script. This command executes the assignment of the values providedto the WAM Interpreter WAMI List.

Upon detection of this command, the WAM Interpreter will search thecommand line arguments for the WAMI values. The WAMI List size willdepend on the total number of values supplied to the script. Thus theWAMI List can be infinitely long. The WAMI values within the WAMI Listcan then be referenced within the script as WAMI VARn variables,according to their index position in the list. For example, WAMVAR2refers to the second WAMI value in the WAMI List. The order of the WAMIvalues provided determine the order of their placement within the WAMIList.

If a WAMI VARn value outside the range of the WAMI List is referencedwithin the script, the value returned will be a WAMBLANK. This providesa means of determining when the end of the WAMI List has been reached.

If WAMIL scripts which include WAMLIST commands are included in a Linkerscript, and one set of variables is chosen for all (in this embodimentof the WAMIL language) the linked scripts, the first WAMLIST commanddetected by the Linker takes precedence over all (in this embodiment ofthe WAMIL language) or any subsequent WAMLIST commands in the remaininglinked WAMIL scripts.

This command has a dual function. The prompt_string argument, althoughnot used by the WAM Interpreter, will generate a syntax error ifomitted. For prompt_string use refer to the WAMI GUI PLATFORM sectionbelow.

WAMI GUI PLATFORM: Prior to execution of a WAMIL script, the WAMI GUIplatform searches the script for special commands. If a WAMLIST commandis encountered the WAMI GUI platform will prompt the user for a quantityof WAMI values. The prompt displayed will be the string argument of theWAMLIST command within the script. Subsequent WAM:WAMLIST commandsencountered will not cause additional prompting.

SCRIPTOR: If this command is deleted from the current script, theScriptor will issue a warning that any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) remaining WAMI List variables referenced within the scriptwill each default to a WAMBLANK value.

The Scriptor will only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) allowinsertion of one WAMLIST command into the current script.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a WAMLIST command:

Total Number of WAMI List Values Set To 4

WAMI List Values: 2 4 6 8

ERRORS: Any references within a script to a WAMI VARn variable prior tothe declaration of the list will generate a WAMBLANK.

If more than one WAMLIST command is used in a WAMIL script, only (inthis embodiment of the WAMIL language) the first list declaration isused, and therefore takes precedence. Thus subsequent WAMLIST commandshave no effect.

ALTERS: WAMI List.

DEFAULT VALUE: The WAMI List is set to an unknown state upon initialstartup, and is of type string. The WAM:INITIALIZE command does notreset this list.

SEE ALSO: WAM:WAMVARn

EXAMPLE: The following script executes a TI command for each cell numberpassed as a WAMI List:

WAM:MSC 5 WAM:WAMLIST Enter Cell Numbers WAM:CONNECT TI WAM:SET WAMI 1WHILE:TEST_EXPR WAMVAR NE WAMBLANK WAM:GETLISTVAR WAMVAR WAMLIST WAMIF:TEST_EXPR WAMVAR NE WAMBLANK THENDO: WAM:SET CELL WAMVAR TI:op:cellWAMVAR WAM:SET CELL 0 ELSEDO: ENDIF: WAM:INCR WAMI 1 ENDWHILE:WAM:DISCONNECT TI WAM:ENDTEST

WAMVAR

The WAMVAR command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Declares to the WAM Interpreter, that a value or string for theWAMI VAR variable WAMVAR will be supplied to the script.

SYNTAX: WAM:WAMVAR prompt_string

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:WAMVAR Enter Neighbor Cell Number

DESCRIPTION: The WAMVAR command is a WAMIL declaration command whichexecutes an assignment function. Upon detection of this command, the WAMInterpreter will search the command line arguments for a value or stringto assign to the WAMI VAR variable WAMVAR.

Like standard WAMI VAR variable declaration commands, the execution ofthis command also enables an association with the global variable WAM.Therefore, until the global variable WAMI association is transferred toanother WAMI VAR variable, or disabled, all (in this embodiment of theWAMIL language) references to the global variable WAMI will use theWAMVAR variable value.

For script syntax, until an actual WAMI value is passed as an argument,when a WAMVAR command is used the WAMI value within a script shall bereferenced as WAMVAR from that point forward.

This command has a dual function. The prompt_string argument, althoughnot used by the WAM Interpreter, will generate a syntax error ifomitted. For prompt_sting use refer to the WAMI GUI PLATFORM sectionbelow.

WAMI GUI PLATFORM: Prior to execution of a WAMIL script, the WAMI GUIplatform searches the script for special commands. If a WAM:WAMVAR isencountered the WAMI GUI platform will prompt the user usingprompt_string for the script WAMVAR value or string. SubsequentWAM:WAMVAR commands encountered will not cause additional prompting.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution an WAMVAR command:

Set WAMVAR To Argument Value of 173

ERRORS: The prompt string argument, although not used by the WAMInterpreter, will generate a syntax error if omitted.

If no command line value or string has been provided, the WAMInterpreter will generate an error and script execution will be aborted.

ALTERS: WAMVAR

DEFAULT VALUE: WAMVAR is set to an unknown state upon initial startup,and is of type string. The WAM:INITIALIZE command does not reset thisWAMI VAR variable.

SEE ALSO: WAM:WAMI string

EXAMPLE: The following script adds a neighbor to cell 49:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:ANT 1

WAM:SG 0

WAM:WAMVAR Enter Neighbor Cell Number

WAM:PUTAPXFLD fci cdmanbr_list1.ncs_c[1]=WAMVAR

WAM:ENDTEST

WAMVARn

The WAMVARn command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to set the global variable WAMIto the value of the referenced WAMI VARn WAMI variable, in position n,of the WAMI List passed as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:WAMVARn

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:WAMVAR2

DESCRIPTION: The WAMVARn command is an assignment command. This commandcan only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be executed if aWAMI List has been declared in the script. Upon execution, this commandassigns a WAMI List variable value to the global variable WAM.

The value n, can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) be a validindex into the WAMI List. Any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) WAMIList value can be assigned to the global variable WAMI by execution ofthis command, where n is the WAMI value location within the WAMI List.Upon execution, the WAMI global value within a script is referenced asWAMVARn from that point forward Like standard WAMI VARn variableassignment commands, the execution of this command also enables anassociation with the global variable WAM. Therefore, until the globalvariable WAMI association is transferred to a WAMI VAR variable, ordisabled, all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) references tothe global variable WAMI will use the WAMVARn variable value.

For script syntax, until actual WAMI List values are passed as anargument, when a WAMVARn command is used the WAMI global value within ascript shall be referenced as WAMVARn from that point forward.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a WAMVARn command, when a WAMI List of 3was previously declared, and the WAMI List values passed as an argumentare 2 4 6:

Set WAMI To WAMVAR2 Value Of 4

SCRIPTOR: If a WAMVARn command is deleted from the current script, theScriptor will prompt the user for a WAMI global value and then insert aWAM:WAMI string command in place of the WAMVARn command deleted.

ERRORS: An invalid WAMVARn command used within a script, where n refersto a WAMI List index outside the list range, will default to assignmentof WAMBLANK to the global variable WAM.

If a WAMVARn command is used within a script in which no WAMI List hasbeen declared, a WAMBLANK will be assigned to the global variable WAM.

ALTERS: WAM

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:WAMI string, WAM:WAMLIST string

EXAMPLE: The following script sets the WAMI VARn WAMI List length to 2,and then modifies the CEQFACE form t_add and t_drop values:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:WAMLIST Enter t_add and t_drop values

WAM:WAMVAR1

WAM:PUTS HOME TEMP.dbf t_add=WAMVAR

WAM:WAMVAR2

WAM:PUTS HOME TEMP.dbf t_add=WAMVAR

WAM:PUTAPX ceqface TEMP

WAM:UNIX rm TEMP.dbf

WAM:ENDTEST

WMMI

The WMMI command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to generate paging messages tospecified mobile units at a specified rate.

SYNTAX: WAM:WMMI start stop rate mobiles message

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:WMMI 11:00:00:11:17:199812:00:001:17:1998360/home/mobiles Call Me Back

DESCRIPTION: The WMMI command instructs the WAM Interpreter to generatepaging messages, via SMS (Short Messaging Service), at a specified rateper hour to a list of mobiles. The message sent is given in the argumentmessage.

The list of mobiles is supplied in a text file which contains a list ofmobile unit numbers, one mobile unit number per line. The filename andfull pathname to the file is supplied in the argument mobiles.

The start and stop arguments define the actual start time of when themessages will begin, and the stop time for the last message. The startand end time formats are specified as follows:

HH:mm:SS:MM:DD:YYYY

Where, HH is the two digit hour, mm is the two digit minute, SS is thetwo digit seconds, MM is the two digit month, DD is the two digit day,and YYYY is the four digit year.

For example, if the user defines the following paging pattern:

“Call Me Back”

And a paging rate of 360 pages per hour. If the text file which containsa list of mobile unit numbers has a total of ten numbers, then thepaging pattern “Call Me Back 1” will be sent to the first mobile numberin the text file list, and “Call Me Back 2” will be sent to the secondmobile number in the text file list, and so on every ten seconds until“Call Me Back 10” is transmitted to the tenth mobile number in the list.Once the tenth pattern has been sent, the process will wrap around tothe first mobile and send “Call me Back 11” to that mobile unit.

Only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) one paging project canbe active at one time within a WAMIL script.

This process will continue, in this wrap around fashion, until thespecified end time is reached, or the process is terminated with theWMMI_STOP command.

The message argument can include references to WAMI global variables, orWAMI VARn variables, and WAM Interpreter keywords. To reference a WAMIglobal variable the suffix VAR is simply added to the WAMI globalvariable name. For example, the following message, Test SCRIPT_NAMEMessage MSC MSCVAR, will be interpreted and sent as follows for a scriptcalled jt1234, executed using MSC 5:

Test jt1234 Message MSC 5

This is not to be mistaken with WAMI VAR variables. Although whenreferencing WAMI global variables within strings to be printed the namesresemble WAMI VAR variables, this naming convention was chosen to allowreferences to WAMI global variables and still be able to use thevariable name. To use the value of a WAMI VAR variable, a WAMI globalvariable can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) first beassociated. Then references to the WAMI global variable will yield thevalue of the WAMI VAR variable it is associated with.

The start, stop, and rate arguments can reference any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) WAMI VAR or WAMI VARn variable. Upon execution ofthe command, the argument value is replaced with the current value ofthe WAMI VAR or WAMI VARn variable referenced.

If the start argument is set to the value of 0, then the messagingproject start time will be set to the current time.

If the end argument is set to the keyword TESTEND, then the messagingproject will be terminated upon the execution of any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) WAM:ENDTEST command. Regardless of whether theTESTEND keyword is used, or the WMMI_STOP command is executed, the WAMInterpreter will always terminate the active WMMI project uponcompletion of a execution of the WAMIL script.

If the mobiles argument is the keyword HOME, then the WAM Interpreterwill look in the WMMI home directory, wam.wmmi, for the MOBS.wmmi file.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a WMMI command:

Start Mobile Messaging at 360 pages per hour.

Send Pattern: Call Me Back

ERRORS: If the mobile units file specified is not found the WAMInterpreter will generate an execution error.

If an invalid start or end time, or rate, is specified the WAMInterpreter will generate an execution error.

If the message length is greater than 150 characters, the WAMInterpreter will generate an execution error.

If no message is specified, the WAM Interpreter will generate a syntaxerror.

If a WMMI project is already active, the WAM Interpreter will generate asyntax error.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:WMMI_GET wmmi_parameter var_variable, WAM:WMMI_SENDwmmi_command argument

WAM:WMMI STOP

EXAMPLE: The following script lines initiate mobile messages for onehour: WAM:WMMI 11:00:00:11:17:1998 12:00:001:17:1998 360/home/mobilesCall Me Back

WMMI GET

The WMMI_GET command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to get the WMMI project parametervalue, defined by the argument wmmi_parameter, and place the value inthe WAMI VAR variable, var_variable.

SYNTAX: WAM:WMMI_GET wmmi_parameter var_variable

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:WMMI_GET COUNT WAMVAR

DESCRIPTION: The WMMI_GET command provides a means of retrievingparameter values from the active WMMI project. Upon execution of thiscommand, the WAMI VAR variable given by the argument var_variable, isset to the WMMI project parameter value.

The WMMI parameter, COUNT, can be retrieved by the WMMI_GET command: Theparameter COUNT represents the value returned by the current messagenumber transmitted by the active WMMI project. Note: all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) WMMI messages are numberedsequentially starting with the number one for the first message.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a WMMI_GET command to retrieve the COUNTparameter value:

WMMI Project COUNT Currently At: 16

ERRORS: If the WAMI VAR variable name given is invalid, the WAMInterpreter will generate a syntax error.

If no WMMI project is active, the WAM Interpreter will generate a syntaxerror.

If an invalid WMMI parameter name is given, the WAM Interpreter willgenerate a syntax error.

If no parameter value is retrieved from the WMMI project within the timespecified by the WAMI global variable TimeOut, the WAM Interpreter willgenerate an error message to the WAMIL report file. The WAMIL scriptexecution, however, will continue.

ALTERS: WAMI VAR variable given.

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:WMMI start stop rate mobiles message, WAM:WMMI_SENDwmmi_command argument

WAM:WMMI_STOP

EXAMPLE: The following script lines initiate mobile messages, and thenafter one minute prints the total number of messages sent:

WAM:WMMI 0 TESTEND 3600 HOME Call Me Back

WAM:WAIT 60

WAM:WMMI_GET COUNT WAMVAR

WAM:PRINT A total of WAMVAR messages have been sent.

WAM:ENDTEST

WMMI_SEND

The WMMI_SEND command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to send the specified WMMIcommand to the active WMMI project.

SYNTAX: WAM:WMMI_SEND wmmi_command value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:WMMI_SEND CHANGERATE 1200

DESCRIPTION: The WMMI_SEND command causes the WAM Interpreter to sendthe specified WMMI command, given by the argument wmmi_command, to theactive WMMI project. The given value is the WMMI command argument.

The following is a list of WMMI commands which can be sent to an activeproject, along with a description and purpose of the command:

COMMAND DESCRIPTION CHANGEPAT Causes the WMMI proj ect to change thepattern to the value provided. CHANGERATE Causes the WMMI project tochange the rate to the value provided SENDPAT Causes the WMMI project totransmit the pattern provided by value only (in this embodiment of theWAMIL language) once, and then return to the project pattern. Theproject pattern provided in the WMMI command is not altered.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a WMMI_SEND command:

Send CHANGERATE Command To WMMI Project:

Argument: 1200

ERRORS: If the WMMI command is CHANGEPAT or SENDPAT, and the messagelength is greater than 150 characters, the WAM Interpreter will generatea syntax error.

If no WMMI project is active at the time of execution of this command,the WAM Interpreter will generate a syntax error.

If an invalid WMMI command is supplied, the WAM Interpreter willgenerate a syntax error.

If the WMMI command is CHANGERATE, and the value given is invalid, theWAM Interpreter will generate a syntax error.

ALTERS: WMMI project depending on command.

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:WMMI start stop rate mobiles message, WAM:WMMI_GETwmmi_parameter var_variable, WAM:WMMI_STOP

EXAMPLE: The following script lines initiate mobile messages, and afterexecution of a sub-WAMIL script changes the paging rate:

WAM:WMMI 0 TESTEND 360 HOME Call Me Back

WAM:EXEC HOME jt1234

WAM:WMMI_SEND CHANGERATE 1200

WMMI_STOP

The WMMI_STOP command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to terminate the active WMMIpaging project.

SYNTAX: WAM:WMMI_STOP

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:WMMI_STOP

DESCRIPTION: The WMMI_STOP command upon execution terminates the scriptWMMI paging project. If the project is not active then the execution ofthis command has no effect.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a WMMI_STOP command:

Mobile Messaging Project Terminated.

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:WMMI start stop rate mobiles message, WAM:WMMI_GETwmmi_parameter var_variable, WAM:WMMI_SEND wmmi_command argument

XMITC

The XMITC command can be embedded in the integration construct datastructure according to the invention.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAMI global transmitter control action optionnumber variable, XMITC, to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: WAM:XMITC value

EXAMPLE CALL: WAM:XMITC 150

DESCRIPTION: The XMITC command sets the WAMI global transmitter controlaction option number variable to the value provided as an argument.After execution of this command, all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) subsequent commands which require use of a transmitter controlaction option number, and all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)IF-construct commands which test the current script transmitter controlaction option number, will reference the new value.

Execution of this command also disables any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) association which exists between this WAMI global variableand any WAMI VAR variable.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a XMITC command:

Set Transmitter Control Action Option To 150

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: XMITC

DEFAULT VALUE: XMITC is set to 0 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 0.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

IF-Constructs

If-constructs are interwoven with the integration construct datastructure according to the invention, i.e., WAM interface commands, toform a WAMIL script.

A table listing of the names of WAM Interpreter IF-Construct elementsfollows immediately. Then, a general discussion of the less robust IFTHEN ELSE type of IF-construct is presented, then a general discussionof the more robust IF THENDO ELSEDO ENDIF type of IF-construct ispresented. After that, a detailed glossary of IF-construct elements isprovided.

IF:ACTIVITY IF:SDPVAR_STATE IF:AFAIL IF:SDPVAR_VALUE IF:APXVARIF:TEST_EXPR IF:CFAIL IF:TFAIL IF:COMPLETED IF:WAMVAR IF:GENERICTHEN/ELSE:CONTINUE IF:LASTTEST THEN/ELSE:ENDTEST IF:LFAILTHEN/ELSE:PRINT IF:OMSG THEN/ELSE:TIMEOUT IF:SDPAIL THEN/ELSE:WAITIF:SDPPORT THEN/ELSE:WAITQUERY IF:SDPVAR_COLOR

IF THEN ELSE Type Of IF-Construct

This section describes the WAMIL scripting language IF-construct testexpressions, and complementary THEN and ELSE commands. They can be usedin a IF THEN ELSE construct or an IF THENDO ELSEDO ENDIF construct totest the results of a WAMIL interface command executed, and toperformcertain actions based upon the results of the IF test expression.

All WAMIL IF THEN ELSE constructs can (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) be complete and include an IF, and at a minimum one THEN andone ELSE. Multiple THEN and ELSE commands can exist within an IF THENELSE construct. For example the following is valid:

IF:OMSG COMPLETED

THEN:PRINT Command completed

THEN: CONTINUE

ELSE:PRINT Wait up to 100 seconds for command to complete

ELSE:WAITQUERY 10 TI 10

The IF THEN ELSE construct is an older type of IF-construct and is stillsupported for backwards compatibility. The WAMIL IF THENDO ELSEDO ENDIFscripting language constructs are more robust and can be nested, butcannot be inter-mixed with an IF THEN ELSE construct.

The WAM Interpreter will not accept incomplete IF THEN ELSE constructs.any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) incomplete IF THEN ELSEconstruct will generate a syntax error from the WAM Interpreter. TheScriptor will not load or save a script containing any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) incomplete IF THEN ELSE constructs.

IF THENDO ELSEDO ENDIF Type of IF-Construct

This section describes the WAMIL IF THENDO ELSEDO ENDIF type ofIF-construct which can be used with any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) IF-construct commands to execute a group of commands basedupon the results of the IF test expression.

A WAMIL IF THENDO ELSEDO ENDIF construct is structured as follows:

IF:GENERIC a34y12.0t

THENDO:

WAM:PRINT The generic for the cell is valid.

IF:ACTIVITY NO

THEN:PRINT No activity on current cell.

ELSE:ENDTEST

ELSEDO:

WAM:PRINT Generic on cell is incorrect.

WAM:ENDTEST

ENDIF:

All the commands between the THENDO and ELSEDO constructs are executedif the result of the IF command execution is TRUE, and all the commandsbetween the ELSEDO and EN-DIF are executed if the result of the IFcommand execution is FALSE

All WAMIL IF THENDO ELSEDO ENDIF constructs can (in this embodiment ofthe WAMIL language) be complete and include an IF, a THENDO, an ELSEDO,and an ENDIF. The WAM Interpreter will not accept incomplete constructs.Any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) incomplete construct willgenerate a syntax error from the WAM Interpreter. The Scriptor will notload or save a script containing any (in this WAMIL language embodiment)incomplete IF THENDO ELSEDO ENDIF constructs.

Any WAMIL IF THEN ELSE construct can be nested within any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) THENDO ELSEDO, or ELSEDO ENDIF construct. Also, IFTHENDO ELSEDO ENDIF constructs can be nested within other IF THENDOELSEDO ENDIF constructs, as desired.

WHILE ENDWHILE Type of IF-Construct

This section describes the WAMIL WHILE ENDWHILE variation of anIF-construct which can be used to continuously loop through theexecution of a group of commands until the WHILE test expressioncondition evaluates FALSE.

A WAMIL WHILE ENDWHILE construct is structured as follows:

WHILE:TEST_EXPR CELLVAR LT 223

TI:op:cell CELLVAR

WAM:INCRVAR CELLVAR 1

ENDWHILE:

All WAMILWHILE ENDWHILE constructs can (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) be complete and include a WHILE and an ENDWHILE. The WAMInterpreter will not accept incomplete constructs. Any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) incomplete construct will generate a syntax errorfrom the WAM Interpreter. The Scriptor will not load or save a scriptcontaining any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) incomplete WHILEENDWHILE constructs.

WHILE ENDWHILE constructs can be nested within any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) other WHILE ENDWHILE construct.

Glossary of IF-Construct Elements

This section presents a detailed glossary of WAMIL IF test expressions,and THEN and ELSE commands. The glossary begins with the IF-constructelement, IF:ACTIVITY, and ends with the IF-construct element,THEN/ELSE:WAITQUERY.

A quick purpose is presented along with its syntax and an example of thecommand. There is also a detailed description along with errorsgenerated, if any, and the output generated by the command to the WAMILreport file. If the command alters key variables, these key variablesare stated. An example script is also provided for almost all thecommands. Each example is simple, but serves as a basis to enhanceunderstanding of the command in the context of a WAMIL script.

IF:ACTIVITY

The text string, IF:ACTIVITY, is a test expression, i.e., element, in anIF-construct.

PURPOSE: Tests if the activity for the current CELL is equal to thestring provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: IF:ACTIVITY string

EXAMPLE CALL: IF:ACTIVITY NVM

DESCRIPTION: The IF:ACTIVITY construct tests if the activity for thecurrent CELL is equal to the string given. Upon execution, the WAMInterpreter OutBuff is searched for the activity state for the currentCELL.

If the activity is equal to the string provided the expression willevaluate to TRUE and the THEN commands, or THENDO part of theIF-construct, will be executed, otherwise the ELSE commands, or ELSEDOpart of the IF-construct, will be executed.

This command is only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) valid ifthe previously executed TI interface command was the TI:op:cell, genericcommand, and OutBuff holds the output of such command. Otherwise, the IFexpression is not evaluated and no results are executed.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of an IF ACTIVITY command, in which the WAMIglobal CELL variable had been previously set to the value of 49:

IF:

Cell 49 ACTIVITY=NVM

RESULT:

ACTIVITY=NO

ERRORS: If the IF:ACTIVITY command is executed, and the previous TIinterface command executed was not TI:op:cell, generic the WAMInterpreter will print the following warning message to the WAMIL reportfile:

WARNING:

Activity Not Tested . . .

Must Execute TI:op:cell, generic Command First!

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

SEE ALSO: IF:GENERIC string

EXAMPLE: The following script lines will test if there is no activity onthe current cell:

TI:op:cell, generic

IF:ACTIVITY NO

THEN:CONTINUE

ELSE:PRINT Cell Has Undetermined Activity.

ELSE:ENDTEST

IF:AFAIL

The text string, IF:AFAIL, is a test expression, i.e., element, in anIF-construct.

PURPOSE: Tests if the execution if the last WAMIL APXRCV command failed.

SYNTAX: IF:AFAIL

EXAMPLE CALL: IF:AFAIL

DESCRIPTION: The IF:AFAIL construct tests the AFAIL flag which is set ifthe execution of a WAMIL APXRCV command fails for any reason. This flagis always reset prior to the execution of a new WAMIL APXRCV command.

If the AFAIL flag is set, the expression will evaluate to TRUE and theTHEN commands, or THENDO part of the IF-construct, will be executed,otherwise the ELSE commands, or ELSEDO part of the IF-construct, will beexecuted.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of an IF:LFAIL command:

IF:

APXRCV Access Failed

RESULT:

APXRCV Access Failed

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

DEFAULT VALUE: AFAIL by default is set to FALSE.

SEE ALSO: WAM:GETAPX db_form_name db_file_name, WAM:GETAPXFLDdb_form_name db_field_name, WAM:PUTAPX db_form_name db_file_name,WAM:PUTAPXFLD db_form_name db_field_name

IF:APXVAR

The text string, IF:APXVAR, is a test expression, i.e., element, in anIF-construct.

PURPOSE: Tests the value of the WAMI VAR variable APXVAR.

SYNTAX: IF:APXVAR operator string

EXAMPLE CALL: IF:APXVAR GT 0

DESCRIPTION: The IF:APXVAR construct tests if the current value of theAPXVAR variable is equal to, greater than, less than, or not equal tothe string provided as an argument. For example, if the EQ operator isused, and the current APXVAR value is equal to the string provided as anargument, the IF-construct expression will evaluate to TRUE. If thecurrent value is not equal to the string provided as an argument theIF-construct expression will evaluate to FALSE.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of an IF:APXVAR command:

IF:

APXVAR EQ 0

RESULT:

APXVAR=1

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:GETAPXFLD db_form_name db_field_name, WAM:PUTAPXFLDdb_form_name db_field_name

EXAMPLE: The following script will retrieve a field value from an APXRCVDB form, and set the value to zero:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:ANT 1

WAM:GETAPXFLD ceqsu2 rmi_thresh

IF:APXVAR NE 0

THENDO:

WAM:SETVAR APXVAR 0

WAM:PUTAPXFLD ceqsu2 rmi_thresh

ELSEDO:

ENDIF:

WAM:ENDTEST

IF:CFAIL

The text string, IF:CFAIL, is a test expression, i.e., element, in anIF-construct.

PURPOSE: Tests if a disconnect occurred during a CONNECT commandexecution, or a WAMI interface command execution.

SYNTAX: IF:CFAIL

EXAMPLE CALL: IF:CFAIL

DESCRIPTION: The IF:CFAIL construct tests the CFAIL flag which is set ifa disconnect occurs during the execution of any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) WAMI interface command. This flag is always reset prior toexecution of an interface command.

If the CFAIL flag is set the expression will evaluate to TRUE and theTHEN commands, or THENDO part of the IF-construct, will be executed,otherwise the ELSE commands, or ELSEDO part of the IF-construct, will beexecuted.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of an IF:CFAIL command:

IF:

Connection Failed

RESULT:

Connection Valid

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

DEFAULT VALUE: CFAIL by default is set to FALSE.

SEE ALSO: WAM:CONNECT interface, WAM:DISCONNECT interface

EXAMPLE: The following script lines test if a disconnect occurred afterexecution of a TI command:

TI:op:cell 49

IF:CFAIL

THEN:ENDTEST

ELSE:CONTINUE

IF: COMPLETED

The text string, IF:COMPLETED, is a test expression, i.e., element, inan IF-construct.

PURPOSE: Tests if a completion message was returned for the previousWAMIL interface command executed.

SYNTAX: IF:COMPLETED

EXAMPLE CALL: IF:COMPLETED

DESCRIPTION: The IF:COMPLETED construct tests if an output message inOutBuff, generated from the previous interface command executed,contains the text string COMPLETED.

If the COMPLETED message is present in OutBuff, the expression willevaluate to TRUE and the THEN commands, or THENDO part of theIF-construct, will be executed, otherwise the ELSE commands, or ELSEDOpart of the IF-construct, will be executed.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of an IF:COMPLETED command:

IF:

Output Message: COMPLETED

RESULT:

OMSG Matched

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

DEFAULT VALUE: OutBuff is always flushed prior to execution of aninterface command.

SEE ALSO: IF:OMSG string

EXAMPLE: The following script lines test if a COMPLETED message wasreceived after execution of a TI command:

TI:op:cell 49

IF:COMPLETED

THEN:ENDTEST

ELSE:CONTINUE

IF:GENERIC

The text string, IF:GENERIC, is a test expression, i.e., element, in anIF-construct.

PURPOSE: Tests if the generic for the current CELL is equal to thestring provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: IF:GENERIC string

EXAMPLE CALL: IF:GENERIC a34Y120t

DESCRIPTION: The IF:GENERIC construct tests if the generic for thecurrent CELL is equal to the string given. Upon execution, the WAMInterpreter OutBuff is searched for the generic for the current CELL.

If the generic is equal to the string provided the expression willevaluate to TRUE and the THEN commands, or THENDO part of theIF-construct, will be executed, otherwise the ELSE commands, or ELSEDOpart of the IF-construct, will be executed.

This command is only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) valid ifthe previously executed TI interface command was the TI:op:cell, genericcommand, and OutBuff holds the output of such command. Otherwise, the IFexpression is not evaluated and no results are executed.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of an IF:GENERIC command:

IF:

Cell 49 GENERIC=a34Y120t

RESULT:

GENERIC=a34Y120t

ERRORS: If the IF:GENERIC command is executed, and the previous TIinterface command executed was not TI:op:cell, generic the WAMInterpreter will print the following warning message to the WAMIL reportfile:

WARNING:

Generic Not Tested . . .

Must Execute TI:op:cell, generic Command First!

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

SEE ALSO: IF:ACTIVITY string, WAM:GEN string

EXAMPLE: The following script lines test if the generic given is for thecurrent cell:

TI:op:cell, generic

IF:GENRIC a34Y120t

THEN: CONTINUE

ELSE:PRINT Cell Has Incorrect Generic.

ELSE:ENDTEST

IF:LASTTEST

The text string, IF:LASTTEST, is a test expression, i.e., element, in anIF-construct.

PURPOSE: Tests if the WAMIL script has been executed for the last cell.

SYNTAX: IF:LASTTEST

EXAMPLE CALL: IF:LASTTEST

DESCRIPTION: The IF:LASTTEST is a special construct which tests if thecurrent WAMIL script has been executed for the last cell number given inthe LOOPCELL or LOOPCELLVARS command, or the last cell number in theWAMI VARn CELL list.

If the script has been executed for the last cell, the expression willevaluate to TRUE and the THEN commands, or THENDO part of theIF-construct, will be executed, otherwise the ELSE commands, or ELSEDOpart of the IF-construct, will be executed.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of an IF:LASTTEST command:

IF:

Last Cell Tested

RESULT:

Last Cell Not Tested

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:LOOPCELL cells . . . , WAM:LOOPCELLVARS

EXAMPLE: The following script prints a message after the script has beenexecuted for the last cell number:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:LOOPCELL 49 101

TI:op:cell 49

IF:LASTEST

THEN:PRINT Last cell Tested.

THEN:ENDTEST

ELSE:CONTINUE

IF:LFAIL

The text string, IF:LFAIL, is a test expression, i.e., element, in anIF-construct.

PURPOSE: Tests if a login attempt failed during execution of a CONNECTcommand.

SYNTAX: IF:LFAIL

EXAMPLE CALL: IF:LFAIL

DESCRIPTION: The IF:LFAIL construct tests the LFAIL flag which is set ifa login attempt to establish a WAM Interpreter interface sessionconnection fails during the execution of a CONNECT command. This flag isalways reset prior to execution of a CONNECT command.

If the LFAIL flag is set, the expression will evaluate to TRUE and theTHEN commands, or THENDO part of the IF-construct, will be executed,otherwise the ELSE commands, or ELSEDO part of the IF-construct, will beexecuted.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of an IF:LFAIL command:

IF:

Login Failed

RESULT:

Login Valid

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

DEFAULT VALUE: LFAIL by default is set to FALSE.

SEE ALSO: WAM:CONNECT interface

EXAMPLE: The following script lines test if a failed login occurredwhile attempting to establish a TIpdunix session:

WAM:CONNECT TI

IF:LFAIL

THEN:ENDTEST

ELSE:CONTINUE

IF:OMSG

The text string, IF:OMSG, is a test expression, i.e., element, in anIF-construct.

PURPOSE: Tests if the string provided was returned for the previousWAMIL interface command executed.

SYNTAX: IF:OMSG string

EXAMPLE CALL: IF:OMSG BBA BBAVAR, COMPLETED

DESCRIPTION: The IF:OMSG construct tests if the string given as anargument is present in the WAM Interpreter OutBuff. This is the same astesting if the previous WAMIL interface command executed returned anoutput message equal to the string given, since the output of all (inthis embodiment of the WAMIL language) WAMIL interface commands getsplaced in OutBuff.

If the string given is present in OutBuff, the expression will evaluateto TRUE and the THEN commands, or THENDO part of the IF-construct, willbe executed, otherwise the ELSE commands, or ELSEDO part of theIF-construct, will be executed.

The string argument can also include references to WAMI globalvariables, or WAMI VARn variables. To reference a WAMI global variablethe suffix VAR is simply added to the WAMI global variable name. This isnot to be mistaken with WAMI VAR variables. Although when referencingWAMI global variables within strings the names resemble WAMI VARvariables, this naming convention was chosen to allow references to WAMIglobal variables and still be able to print the variable name. Toinclude the value of a WAMI VAR variable, a WAMI global variable can (inthis embodiment of the WAMIL language) first be associated. Thenreferences to the WAMI global variable will yield the value of the WAMIVAR variable it is associated with.

OUTPUT: The string provided is printed in the WAMIL report file as partof the IF-construct output message. Variable substitution is performedif WAM Interpreter variables are referenced within the string provided.

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile upon execution of a IF:OMSG command which includes reference to aWAMI global variable:

IF:

Output Message: BBA 2, COMPLETED

RESULT:

OMSG Matched

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

DEFAULT VALUE: OutBuff is always flushed prior to execution of aninterface command.

SEE ALSO: IF:COMPLETED

EXAMPLE: The following script lines test if a COMPLETED message wasreceived after execution of a TI command:

TI:op:cell 49

IF:OMSG COMPLETED

THEN:ENDTEST

ELSE:CONTINUE

IF:SDPFAIL

The text string, IF:SDPFAIL, is a test expression, i.e., element, in anIF-construct.

PURPOSE: Tests if an SDP interface command execution or connectionattempt failed.

SYNTAX: IF:SDPFAIL

EXAMPLE CALL: IF:SDPFAIL

DESCRIPTION: The IF:SDPFAIL construct tests the SDP interface failureflag which is set if the execution of any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) SDP interface command fails in any manner. The SDPFAIL flagis also set when the execution of a WAM:CONNECT SDP command fails toestablish an SDP session. To determine the cause of the failure theCFAIL, LFAIL, TFAIL, or SDPPORT flags can then be tested.

If the SDP interface failure flag is set, the expression will evaluateto TRUE and the THEN commands, or THENDO part of the IF-construct, willbe executed, otherwise the ELSE commands, or ELSEDO part of theIF-construct, will be executed.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of an IF:SDPFAIL command:

IF:

SDP Interface Command Failure

RESULT:

SDP Interface Command Failed

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

SEE ALSO: WAM:CONNECT interface

EXAMPLE: The following script lines test if an executed SDP interfacecommand failed, and if so the type of failure:

SDP:2138,49

IF:SDPFAIL

THENDO:

IF:TFAIL

THENDO:

WAM:PRINT SDP Command Timeout.

ELSEDO:

ENDIF

IF:CFAIL

THENDO:

WAM:PRINT SDP Connection Failure.

WAM:ENDTEST

ELSEDO:

ENDIF:

ELSEDO:

ENDIF:

The following script lines test if a CONNECT command failed to establishan SDP session, and if so the type of failure:

WAM:CONNECT SDP

IF:SDPFAIL

THENDO:

IF:LFAIL

THEN:PRINT SDP OMP Server Login Failure.

ELSE:CONTINUE

IF:CFAIL

THEN:PRINT SDP Connection Attempt Failure.

ELSE:CONTINUE

IF:SDPPORT

THEN:PRINT No SDP VTTY Ports Available.

ELSE:CONTINUE

WAM:ENDTEST

ELSEDO:

ENDIF:

IF:SDPPORT

The text string, IF:SDPPORT, is a test expression, i.e., element, in anIF-construct.

PURPOSE: Tests if a login attempt to an SDP port failed due tounavailable ports.

SYNTAX: IF:SDPPORT

EXAMPLE CALL: IF:SDPPORT

DESCRIPTION: The IF:SDPPORT construct tests the SDP port flag which isset if a login attempt to an SDP port fails due to unavailable ports.This flag is always set when the last WAM:CONNECT SDP command executedfailed to access a port.

If the SDP port flag is set, the expression will evaluate to TRUE andthe THEN commands, or THENDO part of the IF-construct, will be executed,otherwise the ELSE commands, or ELSEDO part of the IF-construct, will beexecuted.

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile, upon execution of an IF:SDPORT command:

IF:

SDP Ports Are NOT Available

RESULT:

SDP Ports Are Available

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

SEE ALSO: WAM:CONNECT interface

EXAMPLE: The following script lines test if an SDP port is availableupon a login attempt:

WAM:CONNECT SDP

IF:SDPPORT

THEN:ENDTEST

ELSE:CONTINUE

IF:SDPVAR_COLOR

The text string, IF:SDPVAR_COLOR, is a test expression, i.e., element,in an IF-construct.

PURPOSE: Tests if the COLOR of the SDPVAR indicator is equal to, or notequal to, a valid, pre-defined color.

SYNTAX: IF:SDPVAR_COLOR operator string

EXAMPLE CALL: IF:SDPVAR_COLOR EQ BLACK_ON_RED

DESCRIPTION: The IF:SDPVAR_COLOR construct tests if the COLOR of thecurrent SDPVAR indicator is set to a valid, pre-defined color. Forexample, if the EQ operator is used, and the COLOR is equal to thestring provided as an argument, the IF-construct expression willevaluate to TRUE. If the COLOR is not equal to the string provided as anargument, the IF-construct expression will evaluate to FALSE.

For a list of valid, pre-defined colors which SDPVAR_COLOR can be set torefer to the GETSDP command.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, for the BBA indicator name, upon execution of anIF:SDPVAR_COLOR EQ BLACK_ON_RED command:

IF:

BBA 19 COLOR EQ BLACK_ON_RED

RESULT:

BBA 19 COLOR=BLACK_ON_RED

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile, for the CCC indicator name, upon execution of an IF:SDPVAR_COLOREQ BLACK_ON_RED command:

IF:

CCC 19 COLOR EQ BLACK_ON_RED

RESULT:

CCC 19 COLOR=BLACK_ON_RED

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile, for the CCCOOS indicator name, upon execution of anIF:SDPVAR_COLOR EQ WHITE_ON_BLACK command:

IF:

CCC 19 OOS CEs COLOR EQ WHITE_ON_BLACK

RESULT:

CCC 19 OOS CEs COLOR=WHITE_ON_BLACK

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile, for the CHANL indicator name, upon execution of an IF:SDPVAR_COLOREQ WHITE_ON_BLACK command:

IF:

BBA 19 Channel Frequency COLOR EQ WHITE_ON_BLACK

RESULT:

BBA 19 Channel Frequency COLOR=WHITE_ON_BLACK

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile, for the PAF indicator name, upon execution of an IF:SDPVAR_COLOREQ RED_ON_YELLOW command:

IF:

BBA 1 Physical Antenna Face COLOR EQ RED_ON_YELLOW

RESULT:

BBA 1 Physical Antenna Face COLOR=RED_ON_YELLOW

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile, for the PPW indicator name, upon execution of an IF:SDPVAR_COLOREQ BLUE_ON_YELLOW command:

IF:

CCC 1 Packet Pipe Width COLOR EQ BLUE_ON_YELLOW

RESULT:

CCC 1 Packet Pipe Width COLOR=BLUE_ON_YELLOW

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

DEFAULT VALUE: SDPVAR_COLOR is set to INVALID upon initial startup. TheWAM:INITIALIZE command does not alter this variable.

SEE ALSO: WAM:GETSDP indicator_name

EXAMPLE: The following script lines will test if the indicator color forthe current CCC is set to BLACK_ON_GREEN:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CCC 19

SDP:2138,49

WAM:GETSDP CCC

IF:SDPVAR_COLOR EQ BLACK_ON_GREEN

THEN:CCC Is Active

ELSE:PRINT CCC Is Not Active

IF:SDPVAR STATE

The text string, IF:SDPVAR_STATE, is a test expression, i.e., element,in an IF-construct.

PURPOSE: Tests if the STATE of the SDPVAR indicator is equal to, or notequal to, a valid, pre-defined state.

SYNTAX: IF:SDPVAR_STATE operator string

EXAMPLE CALL: IF:SDPVAR_STATE EQ ACT

DESCRIPTION: The IF:SDPVAR_STATE construct tests if the STATE of thecurrent SDPVAR indicator is set to a valid, pre-defined state. Forexample, if the EQ operator is used, and the STATE is equal to thestring provided as an argument, the IF-construct expression willevaluate to TRUE. If the STATE is not equal to the string provided as anargument, the IF-construct expression will evaluate to FALSE.

For a list of valid, pre-defined text words which SDPVAR_STATE can beset to refer to the GETSDP command.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, for the BBA indicator name, upon execution of anIF:SDPVAR_STATE EQ ACT command:

IF:

BBA 19 STATE EQ ACT

RESULT:

BBA 19 STATE=ACT

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile, for the CCC indicator name, upon execution of an IF:SDPVAR_STATEEQ ACT command:

IF:

CCC 19 STATE EQ ACT

RESULT:

CCC 19 STATE=ACT

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile, for the CCCOOS indicator name, upon execution of anIF:SDPVAR_STATE EQ INDETMNT command:

IF:

CCC 19 OOS CEs STATE EQ INDETMNT

RESULT:

CCC 19 OOS CEs STATE=INDETMNT

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile, for the CHANL indicator name, upon execution of an IF:SDPVAR_STATEEQ OFF command:

IF:

BBA 19 Channel Frequency STATE EQ OFF

RESULT:

BBA 19 Channel Frequency STATE=OFF

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile, for the PAF indicator name, upon execution of an IF:SDPVAR_STATEEQ MINOR command:

IF:

BBA 1 Physical Antenna Face STATE EQ MINOR

RESULT:

BBA 1 Physical Antenna Face STATE=MINOR

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile, for the PPW indicator name, upon execution of an IF:SDPVAR_STATEEQ OOS command:

IF:

CCC 1 Packet Pipe Width STATE EQ OOS

RESULT:

CCC 1 Packet Pipe Width STATE=OOS

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

DEFAULT VALUE: SDPVAR_STATE is set to INVALID upon initial startup. TheWAM:INITIALIZE command does not alter this variable.

SEE ALSO: WAM:GETSDP indicator_name

EXAMPLE: The following script lines will test if the indicator STATE forthe current CCC is ACT:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CCC 19

SDP:2138,49

WAM:GETSDP CCC

IF:SDPVAR_STATE EQ ACT

THEN:CCC Is Active

ELSE:PRINT CCC Is Not Active

IF:SDPVAR_VALUE

The text string, IF:SDPVAR_VALUE, is a test expression, i.e., element,in an IF-construct.

PURPOSE: Tests the VALUE of the SDPVAR indicator.

SYNTAX: IF:SDPVAR_VALUE operator string

EXAMPLE CALL: IF:SDPVAR_VALUE GT 18

DESCRIPTION: The IF:SDPVAR_VALUE construct tests if the VALUE of thecurrent SDPVAR indicator is equal to, greater than, less than, or notequal to the string provided as an argument. For example, if the EQoperator is used, and the VALUE is equal to the string provided as anargument, the IF-construct expression will evaluate to TRUE. If theVALUE is not equal to the string provided as an argument, theIF-construct expression will evaluate to FALSE.

SDPVAR_VALUE can be set to any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) text,numerical, or alphanumerical string.

For a list of relational operators supported, refer to the WAMInterpreter Keywords & Operators section.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, for the BBA indicator name, upon execution of anIF:SDPVAR_VALUE EQ 19 command:

IF:

BBA 19 VALUE EQ 19

RESULT:

BBA 19 VALUE=19

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile, for the CCC indicator name, upon execution of an IF:SDPVAR_VALUEEQ 19 command:

IF:

CCC 19 VALUE EQ 19

RESULT:

CCC 19 VALUE=19

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile, for the CCCOOS indicator name, upon execution of anIF:SDPVAR_VALUE EQ 40 command:

IF:

CCC 19 OOS CEs VALUE EQ 40

RESULT:

CCC 19 OOS CEs VALUE=40

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile, for the CHANL indicator name, upon execution of an IF:SDPVAR_VALUEEQ 450 command:

IF:

BBA 19 Channel Frequency VALUE EQ 450

RESULT:

BBA 19 Channel Frequency VALUE=450

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile, for the PAF indicator name, upon execution of an IF:SDPVAR_VALUEEQ 1 command:

IF:

BBA 1 Physical Antenna Face VALUE EQ 1

RESULT:

BBA 1 Physical Antenna Face VALUE=1

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile, for the PPW indicator name, upon execution of an IF:SDPVAR_VALUEEQ 24-8 command:

IF:

CCC 1 Packet Pipe Width VALUE EQ 24-8

RESULT:

CCC 1 Packet Pipe Width VALUE=24-8

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

DEFAULT VALUE: SDPVAR_VALUE is set to INVALID upon initial startup. TheWAM:INITIALIZE command does not alter this variable.

SEE ALSO: WAM:GETSDP indicator_name

EXAMPLE: The following script lines will test if the channel frequencyfor the current BBA is 450:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:BBA 19

SDP:2138,49

WAM:GETSDP CHANL

IF:SDPVAR_VALUE EQ 450

THEN:PRINT Channel Frequency is Correct

ELSE:PRINT Channel Frequency is Not Correct

IF:TEST_EXPR

The text string, IF:TEST_EXPR, is a test expression, i.e., element, inan IF-construct.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to perform a relationalcomparison between string1 and string2.

SYNTAX: IF:TEST_EXPR string1 operator string2

EXAMPLE CALL: IF:TEST_EXPR APXVAR EQ WAMVAR

DESCRIPTION: The IF:TEST_EXPR construct performs a relational comparisonbetween any two values, strings, or WAM Interpreter variables. Thearguments string1 and string2 can reference any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) WAMI global variable, WAMI VAR variable, WAMI VARn Listvariable name, and WAM Interpreter keyword.

For a list relational operators supported refer to the WAM InterpreterKeywords & Operators section.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of an IF:TEST_EXPR command:

IF:

TEST_EXPR APXVAR EQ WAMVAR

RESULT:

TRUE: 0 EQ 0

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAMI VAR variables IF-constructs

EXAMPLE: The following script lines test if the results of an analysisprogram executed from within the script is PASS or FAIL:

WAM:UNIX analysis_script

IF:TEST_EXPR WAMVAR EQ PASS

THEN: CONTINUE

ELSE:ENDTEST

IF:TFAIL

The text string, IF:TFAIL, is a test expression, i.e., element, in anIF-construct.

PURPOSE: Tests if a no input message was received from the last WAMILinterface command executed.

SYNTAX: IF:TFAIL

EXAMPLE CALL: IF:TFAIL

DESCRIPTION: The IF:TFAIL construct tests the TFAIL flag which is set ifthe last interface command executed received no input messages withinthe time defined by the WAMI global variable TimeOut. This flag isalways reset prior to execution of any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) interface command.

After successful execution of a CONNECT command, if the connection timesout at any point during the execution of any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) subsequent WAMIL interface commands for such interface,meaning no response is received from the interface within the timespecified by the WAMI global variable TimeOut, the WAM Interpreter TFAILflag will be set. The WAM Interpreter will then, for example, generatethe following output to the WAMIL report file:

TIpdunix Command Time Out!

If the TFAIL flag is set, the expression will evaluate to TRUE and theTHEN commands, or THENDO part of the IF-construct, will be executed,otherwise the ELSE commands, or ELSEDO part of the IF-construct, will beexecuted.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file, upon execution of an IF:TFAIL command:

IF:

TimeOut Occurred

RESULT:

No TimeOut Occurred

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

DEFAULT VALUE: TFAIL by default is set to FALSE.

SEE ALSO: WAM:CONNECT interface

EXAMPLE: The following script lines test if a time out occurred duringexecution of a TI interface command:

TI:op:cell, generic

IF:TFAIL

THEN:ENDTEST

ELSE:CONTINUE

IF:WAMVAR

The text string, IF:WAMVAR, is a test expression, i.e., element, in anIF-construct.

PURPOSE: Tests the value of the WAMI VAR variable WAMVAR.

SYNTAX: IF:WAMVAR operator string

EXAMPLE CALL: IF:WAMVAR NE 1

DESCRIPTION: The IF:WAMVAR construct tests if the current value of theWAMVAR variable is equal to, greater than, less than, or not equal tothe string provided as an argument. For example, if the EQ operator isused, and the current WAMVAR value is equal to the string provided as anargument, the IF-construct expression will evaluate to TRUE. If thecurrent value is not equal to the string provided as an argument theIF-construct expression will evaluate to FALSE.

WAMVAR can be set to any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) text,numerical, or alphanumerical string.

A list of relational operators that are supported is found herein referto the WAM Interpreter Keywords & Operators section.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of an IF:WAMVAR command:

IF:

WAMVAR NE 1

RESULT:

WAMVAR=0

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

DEFAULT VALUE: WAMVAR is set to NULL upon initial startup. TheWAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to NULL.

SEE ALSO: WAM:UNIX command

EXAMPLE: The following script executes a ksh script called Analyze Data,and checks the value returned from the script:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:ANT 1

WAM:UNIX Analyze_Data

IF:WAMVAR EQ 1

THENDO:

WAM:PRINT All Tests Passed.

WAM:ENDTEST

ELSEDO:

WAM:PRINT Data Analysis Failed

WAM:ENDTEST

ENDIF:

WAM:ENDTEST

THEN/ELSE:CONTINUE

The text string, THEN/ELSE:CONTINUE, is an element in an IF-construct.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to execute the next WAMIL scriptcommand.

SYNTAX: THEN:CONTINUE

ELSE:CONTINUE

EXAMPLE CALL: THEN:CONTINUE

DESCRIPTION: The THEN:CONTINUE and ELSE:CONTINUE constructs instruct theWAM Interpreter to immediately execute the next WAMIL script command.This command exists as a means to have the effect to fall through to thenext script command in the case a TRUE, or FALSE, evaluation of anIF-construct is not important.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a THEN:CONTINUE construct:

THEN:

Continue Test

The following is an example of the output generated to the

WAMIL

report file upon execution of a ELSE:CONTINUE construct:

ELSE:

Continue Test

ERRORS: THEN and ELSE constructs can (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) be used within IF THEN ELSE constructs. Including a THENconstruct not preceded by an IF or THEN, or an ELSE construct notpreceded by a THEN or ELSE, will generate a syntax error.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment)

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: All WAMIL IF-constructs.

THEN/ELSE:ENDTEST

The text string, THEN/ELSE:ENDTEST, is an element in an IF-construct.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to terminate the WAMIL script.

SYNTAX: THEN:ENDTEST

ELSE:ENDTEST

EXAMPLE CALL: THEN:ENDTEST

DESCRIPTION: The THEN:ENDTEST and ELSE:ENDTEST constructs instruct theWAM Interpreter to immediately terminate the current WAMIL script inexecution.

If the WAMIL script is looping through multiple cells, meaning theLOOPCELL or LOOPCELLVARS command has been executed in the script, theTHEN:ENDTEST and ELSE:ENDTEST constructs are executed if the evaluationof an IF-construct instructs the WAM Interpreter so, regardless ofwhether or not the last cell has been tested.

Upon execution, this construct will close all (in this embodiment of theWAMIL language) active WAM Interpreter xterm windows and terminate all(in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) associated processes. TheWAMIL report file will then be closed and saved and the WAMIL scriptwill be terminated, along with the script status display window.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of an THEN:ENDTEST construct:

THEN:

End Test

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile upon execution of an ELSE:ENDTEST construct:

ELSE:

End Test

If any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) interface sessions are activeupon execution of this construct, the WAM Interpreter will print acorresponding disconnect message for each session that is closed in theWAMIL report file (See DISCONNECT command).

ERRORS: THEN and ELSE constructs can (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) be used within IF THEN ELSE constructs. Including a THENconstruct not preceded by an IF or THEN, or an ELSE construct notpreceded by a THEN or ELSE, will generate a syntax error.

See DISCONNECT.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: WAM:DISCONNECT interface, WAM:ENDTEST

EXAMPLE: The following script lines will login to a TI interface,execute a TI command, and then end the test if the command issuccessful:

WAM:MSC 5

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:CONNECT TI

TI:cfr:cell 49, multi bba 4; config 15

IF:OMSG COMPLETED

THEN:ENDTEST

ELSE:CONTINUE

THEN/ELSE:PRINT

The text string, THEN/ELSE:PRINT, is an element in an IF-construct.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to print the string provided inthe WAMIL report file.

SYNTAX: THEN:PRINT string

ELSE:PRINT string

EXAMPLE CALL: THEN:PRINT Test Case jt1234 Failed.

DESCRIPTION: The THEN:PRINT and ELSE:PRINT constructs print the stringprovided as an argument in the script WAMIL report file.

The string provided can include references to WAMI global variables, orWAMI VARn variables. To reference a WAMI global variable the suffix VARis simply added to the WAMI global variable name. For example, thefollowing string, CCC CCCVAR is OOS, will be interpreted and printed asfollows for a WAMI global CCC variable with a value of 4:

CCC 4 is OOS

This is not to be mistaken with WAMI VAR variables. Although whenreferencing WAMI global variables within strings to be printed the namesresemble WAMI VAR variables, this naming convention was chosen to allowreferences to WAMI global variables and still be able to print thevariable name. In the above example the WAMI global name CCC was printedalong with the value of the WAMI global variable. To print the value ofa WAMI VAR variable, a WAMI global variable can (in this embodiment ofthe WAMIL language) first be associated. Then references to the WAMIglobal variable will yield the value of the WAMI VAR variable it isassociated with.

OUTPUT: The string provided is printed in the WAMIL report file asgiven. Variable substitution is performed if WAM Interpreter variablesare referenced within the string provided.

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile upon execution of a THEN:PRINT construct which includes referenceto a WAMI global variable:

THEN:

This test Is For Antenna Face 1.

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile upon execution of a ELSE:PRINT construct which includes referenceto a WAMI global variable:

ELSE:

This test Is For Antenna Face 1.

ERRORS: THEN and ELSE constructs can (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) be used within IF THEN ELSE constructs. Including a THENconstruct not preceded by an IF or THEN, or an ELSE construct notpreceded by a THEN or ELSE, will generate a syntax error.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

EXAMPLE: The following script lines print to the script WAMIL reportfile, after successful execution of a TI interface command:

WAM:CELL 49

WAM:BBAVAR

TI:dgn:cell 49, bba BBAVAR

IF:OMSG COMPLETED

THEN:PRINT Diagnostics on Cell CELLVAR, for BBA BBAVAR

ELSE:ENDTEST

THEN/ELSE:TIMEOUT

The text string, THEN/ELSE:TIMEOUT, is an element in an IF-construct.

PURPOSE: Changes the WAM Interpreter global TimeOut variable, TimeOut,to the value provided as an argument.

SYNTAX: THEN:TIMEOUT seconds

ELSE:TIMEOUT seconds

EXAMPLE CALL: THEN:TIMEOUT 60

DESCRIPTION: The THEN:TIMEOUT and ELSE:TIMEOUT constructs set the WAMInterpreter global TimeOut variable to the value provided as anargument. After execution of this construct, all (in this embodiment ofthe WAMIL language) subsequent commands which require use the TimeOutvariable will reference the new value.

The WAM Interpreter TimeOut variable plays a major role during executionof a CONNECT command. Setting this variable too small will causefrequent time outs if system response is slow.

The TimeOut variable is referenced during input from any (in this WAMILlanguage embodiment) active interface session. If nothing at all (inthis embodiment of the WAMIL language) is received within the timespecified by the variable, the WAM Interpreter TFAIL flag will be set.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a THEN:TIMEOUT construct:

THEN:

TimeOut Changed To: 60 Seconds

ERRORS: Setting TimeOut to a negative number or zero will causeunpredictable results.

THEN and ELSE constructs can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)be used within IF THEN ELSE constructs. Including a THEN construct notpreceded by an IF or THEN, or an ELSE construct not preceded by a THENor ELSE, will generate a syntax error.

ALTERS: TimeOut

DEFAULT VALUE: TimeOut is set to 30 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 30.

SEE ALSO: IF:TFAIL, WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines change the TimeOut before executionof a TI command:

WAM:CAT 1

WAM:TIMEOUT 30

TI:rst:cell 49, cat 1

THEN/ELSE:WAIT

The text string, THEN/ELSE:WAIT, is an element in an IF-construct.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to wait a specified number ofseconds before execution of the next WAMIL script command.

SYNTAX: THEN:WAIT seconds

ELSE:WAIT seconds

EXAMPLE CALL: THEN:WAIT 10

DESCRIPTION: The THEN:WAIT and ELSE:WAIT constructs instruct the WAMInterpreter to wait a specified number of seconds before executing thenext WAMIL script command.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a THEN:WAIT construct:

THEN:

WAMIL Wait: 10 Seconds

ERRORS: Setting WAIT to a negative number or zero will have no effect.

THEN and ELSE constructs can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)be used within IF THEN ELSE constructs. Including a THEN construct notpreceded by an IF or THEN, or an ELSE construct not preceded by a THENor ELSE, will generate a syntax error.

ALTERS: Wait

DEFAULT VALUE: Wait is set to 10 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 10.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITLALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following script lines execute a TI command and then waitsseconds before executing the next command:

TI:rst:cell 49, cat 1

IF:COMPLETED

THEN:WAIT 10

ELSE:WAITQUERY 5 TI 3

THEN/ELSE:WAITQUERY

The text string, THEN/ELSE:WAITQUERY, is an element in an IF-construct.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to wait a specified number ofseconds and then query the TI interface up to a total amount of queriesdefined by value.

SYNTAX: THEN:WAITQUERY seconds TI value

ELSE:WAITQUERY seconds TI value

EXAMPLE CALL: THEN:WAITQUERY 5 TI 3

DESCRIPTION: The WAITQUERY construct instructs the WAM Interpreter towait a specified number of seconds and then query the TI interface foradditional output messages until either the IF-construct previouslyexecuted evaluates TRUE, or the total amount of queries defined by valuehave been met. During the query process, additional input messagesreceived are appended to OutBuff. Thus, OutBuff is not flushed uponexecution of a WAITQUERY construct.

The WAITQUERY construct allows a WAMIL script to camp on an executed TIinterface command until a specified TI output message is received. Ifthe message is never received, the WAITQUERY command allows a user todefine how many times the TI interface will be queried before the scriptcontinues execution. Thus preventing the script from loopingindefinitely.

If the input message is received prior to execution of the last queryloop, the previously executed IF-construct will evaluate TRUE and theWAMIL script will continue execution.

The WAITQUERY command is only (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)effective for an ELSE construct, execution of a THEN:WAITQUERY constructwill have the same effect as the execution of a WAM:WAIT command.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file upon execution of a ELSE:WAITQUERY construct:

ELSE:

Query TI In 10 Seconds

Repeat Query Up To 3 Times

The following is an example of the output generated to the WAMIL reportfile upon execution of a THEN:WAITQUERY construct:

THEN:

Query TI In 10 Seconds

Repeat Query Up To 3 Times

THEN Query NOT Executed After 10 Second Wait.

If any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) additional messages arereceived during any query, they are appended to OutBuff and also printedto the WAMIL report file.

If during execution of any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) ELSEquery the IF-construct evaluates TRUE, the following is an example ofthe output generated to the WAMIL report file:

!!!!!! QUERY SUCCESSFUL ON ATTEMPT 2!!!!!!

If after execution of the last ELSE query the IF-construct evaluatesFALSE, the following is an example of the output generated to the WAMILreport file:

!!!!!! QUERY NOT SUCCESSFUL AFTER ATTEMPT 3!!!!!!

ERRORS: Setting seconds to a negative number or zero will have noeffect.

THEN and ELSE constructs can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)be used within IF THEN ELSE constructs. Including a THEN construct notpreceded by an IF or THEN, or an ELSE construct not preceded by a THENor ELSE, will generate a syntax error.

ALTERS: Wait

DEFAULT VALUE: Wait is set to 10 upon initial startup, and is of typeinteger. The WAM:INITIALIZE command also sets this variable to 10.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE, WAM:WAIT seconds

EXAMPLE: The following script lines execute a TI command, and then loopsup to six times for a COMPLETED output message:

TI:rst:cell 49, cat 1

IF:COMPLETED

THEN:WAIT 10

ELSE:WAITQUERY 5 TI 6

WAMI LINK Commands

This section describes the WAMIL scripting language LINK commands whichcan be used to create a linker script to link WAMIL scripts together forserial or parallel execution. This section also briefly describes theWAM Interpreter Linker.

WAM Interpreter Linker

Upon execution of a linker script, the WAMI Linker will prompt the userfor the option to assign variables for each linked script, or one set ofvariables for all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) the linkedscripts. This process occurs when the linker script was executed viacommand line arguments by using the -link switch.

The WAMI Linker will search all (in this embodiment of the WAMILlanguage) linked scripts in a linker script. Linked WAMIL scripts whichinclude WAMI VAR variables, or List declarations, will cause the WAMILinker to prompt the user for input. If the user has chosen to assignvariables to each individual linked script, the WAMI Linker will promptfor each linked script which includes declarations for WAMI VARvariables or Lists.

If the user has chosen to assign one set of variables for all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) linked WAMIL scripts, the WAMI Linkerwill search through all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) thelinked scripts first and then prompt the user for only (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) one set of variables. For example, ifsome of the linked scripts have a CELLVAR command, the WAMI Linker willonly (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) prompt once for a cellnumber and assign that cell number to all (in this embodiment of theWAMIL language) the linked scripts which require a cell number to bepassed as an argument.

In the case of List declarations, if more than one linked scriptdeclares the same type List, and each List declared differs in size,then the WAMI Linker will prompt the user for input into the largestList. Therefore, the largest List declaration takes precedence.

Linked scripts can be executed in a serial or parallel fashion. For moredetails on these modes of execution refer to the WAMI Linker EXECcommand. Upon execution of any (in this WAMIL language embodiment)linked script in serial mode, the WAMI Linker will ignore all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) WAM:PAUSE commands.

The WAMI Linker automatically generates a WAMIL report file for thelinker script in execution. This WAMIL report file is placed dependingon the option selected by the user via the WAMI GUI platform, or bycommand line execution using the -rpt switch. Linked WAMIL scriptsexecuted also generate their own WAMIL report files which will be placedin the same location as the WAMIL Linker Report file.

Inclusion of a WAM:DISPLAY command in a linker script causes the WAMILinker to open a display window to allow viewing of the execution of thelinker script. This window is independent of any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) display windows opened by execution of linked WAMIL scriptswhich include the WAM:DISPLAY command. For differentiating purposes, theWAMI Linker display window color is green with yellow text, as opposedto the standard display window of an executed WAMIL script.

During execution of any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) linked WAMILscript, any WAMI interface sessions opened during the process willremain open until the last linked script has been executed. Therefore, aTI interface connection, as an example, will remain is essence nailed upuntil the last linked script which uses the connection has beenexecuted. In this manner connections once established at the start ofthe first executed linked script will remain accessible during theremainder of the linker script for the execution of all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) subsequently linked WAMIL scripts.

Not all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) WAMIL commands aresupported by the WAMI Linker. The use of any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) command not supported will cause a syntax error to begenerated by the WAM Interpreter and immediate termination of the linkerscript to occur.

Below is a list of the WAMIL commands that the WAMI Linker supports:

WAM:COMMENT WAM:DATE WAM:DISPLAY WAM:ENDTEST WAM:INITIALIZE WAM:PRINTWAM:REPORT WAM:SPOOL WAM:TIME WAM:TIMEOUT WAM:TRACE WAM:TRACEOFFWAM:TRACEON WAM:WAIT IF:TEST_EXPR THENDO: ELSEDO: ENDIF:

WAMIL SCRIPTOR

Upon loading a linker script, the Scriptor automatically activates aninternal Linker window. All (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)WAMIL commands not supported by the WAMI Linker are then disabled fromthe SCRIPTOR pull down menus.

While the SCRIPTOR Linker window is active only (in this embodiment ofthe WAMIL language) linked scripts can be loaded. To load a regularWAMIL script a user can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) firsteither save the linker script, or erase it, and then close the Linkerwindow. The opposite also applies, in that a linker script cannot beloaded while a regular WAMIL script is currently loaded into theScriptor. This ensures that commands which are not supported by the WAMILinker will not be mistakenly placed into a linker script.

Glossary of WAMI Linker Commands

A detailed glossary of WAMI linker commands follows. It begins with thelinker command, DISPLAYOFF, and ends with the linker command, SCRIPT.

A quick purpose is presented along with its syntax and an example of thecommand. There is also a detailed description along with errorsgenerated, if any, and the output generated by the command to the WAMILreport file. If the command alters key variables, these key variablesare stated. An example script is also provided for almost all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) the commands. Each example is simple,but serves as a basis to enhance understanding of the command in thecontext of a WAMIL script.

DISPLAYOFF

The text string, DISPLAYOFF, is Linker command.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to suppress all (in thisembodiment of the WAMIL language) WAM:DISPLAY commands execution withinlinked WAMIL scripts.

SYNTAX: LINK:DISPLAYOFF

EXAMPLE CALL: LINK:DISPLAYOFF

DESCRIPTION: The Linker DISPLAYOFF command causes suppression ofWAM:DISPLAY commands within linked WAMIL scripts. Upon execution, linkedWAMIL scripts which include the WAM:DISPLAY command will not open anxterm display window.

Upon execution of a linker script, the WAMI Linker first loads theentire script and checks each command for syntax errors prior toinitiating execution. At this point, detection of the Linker DISPLAYOFFcommand causes the WAMI Linker to immediately set a flag to suppresslinked WAMIL script WAM:DISPLAY commands execution.

ERRORS: More than one DISPLAYOFF command in a linker script has noeffect.

ALTERS: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

DEFAULT VALUE: The DISPLAYOFF flag is set to OFF as default.

SEE ALSO: WAM:INITIALIZE

EXAMPLE: The following linker script disables the execution ofWAM:DISPLAY commands within linked WAMIL scripts:

WAM:DISPLAY 1

LINK:DISPLAYOFF

LINK:EXEC SERIAL

WAM:DATE

WAM:TIME

LINK:SCRIPT HOME jt1234

LINK:SCRIPT SHARE jt5678

WAM:ENDTEST

EXEC

The text string, EXEC, is Linker command.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to execute the following linkedscripts in a serial or parallel fashion.

SYNTAX: LINK:EXEC keyword

EXAMPLE CALL: LINK:EXEC SERIAL

DESCRIPTION: The Linker EXEC command instructs the WAM Interpreter toexecute the following linked scripts per the keyword specified, untileither another EXEC command is executed specifying a different keyword,or the linker script ends by execution of a WAM:ENDTEST command. Thekeyword provided can be either SERIAL or PARALLEL.

In SERIAL execution mode all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language)linked scripts are executed serially, one after another, meaning thatexecution of a linked script will not begin until the previous linkedscript executed has completed. It is important to note that seriallyexecuted scripts can alter WAM Interpreter variables. For example, if atthe end of executing a serially linked WAMIL script which has set theWAMI global CCC variable to the value of 2, the CCC variable will remainat that value during the execution of the next linked script, unless thenext linked script alters the value. Thus syntax errors can occur forundefined variables within linked scripts.

In PARALLEL execution mode linked WAMIL scripts are launched and executeindependently of the main Linker script. Therefore, parallel executedscripts complete almost instantaneously and the next WAMIL script isexecuted immediately. Parallel execution is good for launching WAMILscripts which exercise a system in the background, for example callprocessing functions. Parallel execution of a linked WAMIL script doesnot alter WAM Interpreter variables.

The Linker EXEC command should proceed any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) linked scripts. If this command is not included in a Linkerscript the default execution mode is always SERIAL. Although the defaultis SERIAL, inclusion of the Linker EXEC command allows easierreadability of a Linker script, and it is therefore good practice toleave in this command.

OUTPUT: The LINK:EXEC command used with the SERIAL or PARALLEL keyworddoes not generate any (in this WAMIL language embodiment) output to theLinker script WAMIL report file. Output is only (in this embodiment ofthe WAMIL language) generated upon execution of a LINK:SCRIPT command.For more details on this output refer to the LINK:SCRIPT command outputsection.

SCRIPTOR: This command cannot be selected from a pull down menu. TheScriptor however, automatically adds this command to the Linker scriptbeing generated upon the selection of the first linked script.Subsequent selections of linked scripts do not cause additional LinkerEXEC commands to be added, unless the already existing Linker EXECcommand has been deleted or moved from the top of the script.

If a WAM:DISPLAY command exists at the top of the Linker script beinggenerated, the first Linker EXEC command is automatically added underthis command.

Additional Linker EXEC commands can be added by typing the command intothe “Current Selected Command” text entry box, and then executing theInsert command button.

A linked script can (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) alwayshave a previous Linker EXEC command, or a syntax error will be generatedupon saving the script.

ERRORS: None.

ALTERS: Linked script execution mode.

DEFAULT VALUE: Linked script execution mode is set to SERIAL at default,and is not altered unless a Linker EXEC command using the keywordPARALLEL is executed.

SEE ALSO: LINK:SCRIPT path script_name

EXAMPLE: The following WAMIL Linker script links together two WAMILscripts for serial execution:

WAM:DISPLAY 1

LINK:EXEC SERIAL

WAM:DATE

WAM:TIME

LINK:SCRIPT HOME jt1234

LINK:SCRIPT SHARE jt5678

WAM:ENDTEST

SCRIPT

The text string, SCRIPT, is Linker command.

PURPOSE: Instructs the WAM Interpreter to execute the linked WAMILscript, script_name, per the currently set execution mode.

SYNTAX: LINK:SCRIPT path script_name

EXAMPLE CALL: LINK:SCRIPT HOME jt1234

DESCRIPTION: The Linker SCRIPT command instructs the WAM Interpreter toexecute the WAMIL script provided by the argument script_name, which islocated in the location provided by the argument path, per the currentlyset execution mode.

The Linker SCRIPT command links WAMIL scripts together within a Linkerscript. The execution mode of the linked scripts can be altered byexecuting a Linker EXEC command prior to any (in this WAMIL languageembodiment) execution. For more details refer to the Linker EXECcommand.

The Linker SCRIPT command supports WAM Interpreter path keywords.

OUTPUT: The following is an example of the output generated to theLinker script WAMIL report file upon execution of a Linker SCRIPTcommand, in which the currently set execution mode is SERIAL:

Start Execution HOME WAMIL Script jt1234:

Upon completion of execution of the serially linked WAMIL script, thefollowing output will be generated:

End Execution HOME WAMIL Script jt1234:

The following is an example of the output generated to the Linker scriptWAMIL report file upon execution of a Linker SCRIPT command, in whichthe currently set execution mode is PARALLEL:

Launched HOME WAMIL Script jt1234:

Output from all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) linkedscripts executed serially is also added to the Linker script WAMILreport file. Linked scripts also generate their own output, thereforecreating their own WAMIL report file. Thus, Linker script WAMIL reportfiles contain all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) outputsfrom all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) linked scriptsexecuted serially. The output from linked scripts executed in PARALLELmode is not included in the Linker script WAMIL report file.

SCRIPTOR: The Scriptor automatically adds this command to the Linkerscript being generated upon the selection of a linked script. Dependingfrom which location the WAMIL script is selected, the Scriptor willgenerate the correct path.

Additional Linker SCRIPT commands can be added by typing the commandinto the “Current Selected Command” text entry box, and then executingthe Insert command button.

ERRORS: All errors generated by any (in this WAMIL language embodiment)linked script in serial execution mode is output to the Linker scriptWAMIL report file and processed in the standard WAM Interpreter manner.That is, the error is displayed in the WAMIL Script Status Displaywindow.

Critical or fatal errors generated during the execution of a seriallylinked script causes the execution of such script to be terminated, andthe WAMI Linker to proceed with execution of the next linked script, ifany.

Errors generated upon the execution of a linked script in parallel modeare output to the Linker script WAMIL report file.

ALTERS: Any or all (in this embodiment of the WAMIL language) WAMInterpreter variables, depending on the linked WAMIL script executed.

DEFAULT VALUE: None (in this WAMIL language embodiment).

SEE ALSO: LINK:EXEC keyword

EXAMPLE: Refer to the example provided for the Linker EXEC command.

Acronyms

The following acronyms are used in this application.

ROP=Read Only Printer

SDP=Status Display Page

TI=Technician Interface

WAM=Wireless Automation Manager (GUI) Platform

WAMI=Wireless Automation Manager Interpreter

Conclusion

The invention may be embodied in other forms without departing from itsspirit and essential characteristics. The described embodiments are tobe considered only non-limiting examples of the invention. The scope ofthe invention is to be measured by the appended claims. All changeswhich come within the meaning and equivalency of the claims are to beembraced within their scope.

What is claimed is:
 1. A computer-readable medium having embodiedthereon a script of machine-executable statements to be executed by amachine connected to a system, said system having at least a firstinterface for interacting with a user, saidcomputer-readable-medium-embodied script causing said machine togenerate a second interface for interacting differently with said userthan said first interface, said first interface having a first set ofcommands and a corresponding first syntax, said second interface havinga second set of commands and a corresponding second syntax,respectively, the second set being different than the first set and thesecond syntax being different than the first syntax, saidcomputer-readable-medium-embodied script comprising: a sequence ofexecutable statements in which at least two of the executable statementsare integration constructs, each of said integration constructsincluding a first field, readable by said machine, to identify for saidmachine and so cause said machine to correspondingly engage one of saidfirst interface and said second interface; and a second field, readableby said machine, to identify for said machine at least a command fromthe first or second command set, respectively, for the interfaceidentified in said first field and so correspondingly cause said machineto submit the identified command to the respective engaged interface. 2.The computer-readable-medium-embodied script of claim 1, wherein saidfirst field of said integration construct is separated from said secondfield by an alphanumeric symbol.
 3. The computer-readable-mediumembodied script of claim 2, wherein said alphanumeric symbol is a colon.4. The computer-readable-medium-embodied script of claim 1, wherein saidfirst interface also includes a set of parameters that can be passedwith said first set of commands, respectively, and said second fieldincludes at least one parameter corresponding to said command containedtherein.
 5. The computer-readable-medium-embodied script of claim 1,wherein said system is a wireless communication network and said firstinterface is one of the TIpdunix (TI) interface and the Status DisplayPage (SDP) interface.
 6. The computer-readable-medium-embodied script ofclaim 5, wherein said system comprises a third interface having a thirdset of commands and a corresponding third syntax, said first is said TIInterface and said third interface is said SDP interface.
 7. Thecomputer-readable-medium-embodied script of claim 1, wherein said secondinterface is the Wireless Application Manager (WAM) interface.
 8. Thecomputer-readable-medium-embodied script of claim 1, wherein saidsequence of executable statements further includes at least oneIF-THEN-ELSE decisional construct.
 9. Thecomputer-readable-medium-embodied script of claim 1, wherein said firstfield of said integration construct is a header for said second field.10. An integration construct data structure readable by a machine, saidmachine operating upon commands from at least a first interface and asecond interface, the first domain having a first command set and acorresponding first syntax, the second domain having a second commandset and a corresponding second syntax, the second set being differentthan the first set and the second syntax being different than the firstsyntax, said integration construct associating a command with aninterface where said command is valid, said integration constructcomprising: a first data object, readable by said machine, to identifyfor said machine at least a command to be executed; and a second dataobject, readable by said machine and linked to said first data object,to identify for said machine one of said first interface and said secondinterface as the interface in which the identified command of said firstdata object is valid, contents of the first and second data objectcausing said machine to correspondingly engage the identified interfaceand submit the identified command to the engaged interface.
 11. Theintegration construct data structure of claim 10, wherein said firstdata object also identifies a parameter to be operated upon by saidcommand in said first data object.
 12. The integration construct datastructure of claim 10, wherein said second data object is linked to saidfirst data object by an alphanumeric symbol.
 13. The integrationconstruct data structure of claim 12, wherein the alphanumeric symbol isa colon.
 14. The integration construct data structure of claim 10,wherein the first interface is a first user interface to a system andthe second interface is a second user interface to the same system, thesecond interface providing different interaction with the user than thefirst interface.
 15. The integration construct data structure of claim14, wherein said system is a wireless communication network and saidfirst interface is one of the TInpdunix (TI) interface and the StatusDisplay Page (SDP) interface.
 16. The integration construct datastructure of claim 14, wherein said second interface is the WirelessApplication Manager (WAM) interface.
 17. A method of parsing anexecutable statement, said executable statement being readable by amachine, said machine operating upon commands for use with one of atleast a first interface and a second interface, said first interfacehaving a first command set and a corresponding first syntax, said secondinterface having a second command set and a corresponding second commandset, the first set being different than the second set and the firstsyntax being different than the second syntax, said method comprising:examining said executable statement to identify one of at least saidfirst interface and said second interface as the interface for which acommand embedded in said executable statement is to be parsed; examiningsaid executable statement to identify at least said command; and parsingthe identified command according to the respective command set, and therespective syntax, of the identified interface.
 18. The method of claim17, further comprising examining said executable statement to identify aparameter to be operated upon by said command.
 19. The method of claim17, wherein the first interface is a first user interface to a systemand the second interface is a second user interface to the same system,the second interface providing different interaction with the user thanthe first interface.
 20. The method of claim 19, wherein said system isa wireless communication network and said first interface is one of theTInpdunix (TI) interface and the Status Display Page (SDP) interface.21. The method of claim 19, wherein said second interface is theWireless Application Manager (WAM) interface.
 22. The method of claim19, wherein the executable statement includes an integration construct,the integration construct including a first field, readable by saidmachine, to identify for said machine and so cause said machine tocorrespondingly engage one of said first interface and said secondinterface, and a second field, readable by said machine, to identify forsaid machine at least a command from the first or second command set,respectively, for the interface identified in said first field and socorrespondingly cause said machine to submit the identified command tothe respective engaged interface.
 23. The method of claim 22, whereinsaid first field of said integration construct is separated from saidsecond field by an alphanumeric symbol.
 24. The method of claim 23,wherein said alphanumeric symbol is a colon.
 25. The method of claim 22,wherein said first interface also includes a set of parameters that canbe passed with said first set of commands, respectively, and said secondfield includes at least one parameter corresponding to said commandcontained therein.
 26. The method of claim 22, wherein said first fieldof said integration construct is a header for said second field.